Saudi Arabia has announced that it is stepping up efforts to purchase advanced fighter jets amid growing security concerns in the Gulf region over Iran.

The sources said that Saudi Arabia is in advance talks with Britain over possibly doubling a recent purchase of 72 Eurofighter Typhoons.

The sources further added that Saudi Arabia has held talks with Boeing on adding more F-15s jets.

As per media reports, British BAE Systems, which coordinates production of Eurofighter Typhoons recently sold to Saudi Arabia, and F-15 manufacturer Boeing.

(via TopNews Arab Emirates. Contributed by Rehan Rachid)