Saudi Arabia, France to sign billions in ship, plane deals

Saudi and French officials are finalising negotiations on contracts for patrol ships, border guard helicopters, planes and two possible nuclear reactors worth more than USD 12 billion.
The announcement comes during a high-level Saudi visit to France today, as Saudi Arabia is leading a military campaign against extremists in neighbouring Yemen.
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said today that the two have agreed to sell French patrol boats "to enhance the capability of the Saudi Coast Guard, which is today facing growing threats."
A French government statement says the two countries are finalising contracts for 23 helicopters for the Saudi Interior Ministry, 50 Airbus jets, and a study for two new-generation nuclear reactors, and nuclear waste and nuclear safety training.