Concerning the French AMX-30 DCA they were indigenous to France only. However and I have seen the destination made between the types from other sources, the Saudis showed interest in the AMX-30 DCA and in 1975 ordered 53
new units to be designated the AMX-30SA. Deliveries were made between 1979-1982. Most likely in the same deal they also ordered 12 new SHAHINE SAM Systems that were delivered from 1980-1982. Data from SIPRI hopefully the link below will get you there. Search criteria France>Middle East>Saudia Arabia>1950-2000>Anti-Air Weapons Systems. From 1975-1990 seven contracts were agreed to and delivered between 1979-1991. Other air defense systems ordered were the SHAHINE ATTS and CROTALE.
http://portal.sipri.org/publications...trade-register
http://www.armyrecognition.com/saudi...igence_uk.html
See SAM section.
http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Sec...2381369166633/
Look about 3/4 down.
http://www.globalsecurity.org/milita...-equipment.htm
http://www.military-today.com/tanks/amx_30.htm
http://www.inetres.com/gp/military/cv/tank/AMX-30.html
http://books.google.com/books?id=CGE...%20dca&f=false
Enough fun...need to get some sleep!!
Regards,
Pat
