WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and Saudi Arabia remain in discussions about the sale of four Lockheed Martin Corp warships and other equipment despite Riyadh's rejection of the initial U.S. offer, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Saudi Arabia, grappling with 12-year low oil prices, balked at both the price offered by the U.S. Navy for the four frigates, and the proposed seven-year timeframe for delivery of the first ship, said two of the sources, who were not authorized to speak publicly.
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