Washington Approves Nearly Two-Billion-Dollar Arms Deal for Saudi Arabia Amid Escalating Regional Tensions
The U.S. Department of State announced its approval of a military sales deal to Saudi Arabia valued at approximately $1.96 billion. The package includes equipment and training aimed at enhancing Saudi security and regional stability amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The deal involves the purchase of around 10,000 units of the APKWS-II guidance system for aerial and ground use, along with launchers, warheads, engines, and support and training services from BAE Systems. This move comes at a time of ongoing military escalation between Saudi Arabia and Yemen, as well as heightened tensions between the United States and Iran.
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