Shafaqna Pakistan: The United States on Friday approved a possible $5 billion sale of bombs, guidance kits and other military equipment to Saudi Arabia, which has come under repeated attacks amid the ongoing US-Israeli war with Iran.
The US State Department said the proposed deal would enhance Saudi Arabia’s airborne defence capabilities against current and future regional threats, strengthen its territorial defence and improve interoperability with US forces and other Gulf partners.
The department also approved a potential $750 million sale of AGT-1500 engines to Saudi Arabia, with Honeywell named as the principal contractor.
According to the State Department, the deals would support US foreign policy and national security objectives by strengthening the security of a major non-NATO ally.
Saudi Arabia has been targeted with drone and missile strikes by Iranian forces and Yemen’s Houthi rebels since the United States and Israel launched their war against Iran earlier this year.
The State Department has notified Congress of the proposed sale of the bombs to Riyadh, which still needs to be approved by US lawmakers.
Meanwhile, Washington approved two more sales to Oman and Iraq, underscoring the broader significance of the approvals.
The State Department said it approved the possible sale of F-16 aircraft sustainment services to Muscat for an estimated $188 million.
Another potential sale worth $150 million was approved for Iraq to purchase Bell 412EPX helicopters.
Source: Geo News
