US approves $2.44 billion weapons sale to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

The United States has approved a weapons sale to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait worth $2.44 billion, according to a report. The sale is intended to 'strengthen our allies in the region,' per the cited statement.

The United States approved a weapons sale to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait worth $2.44 billion, according to a report circulated Thursday morning. The transaction was accompanied by a statement that it would 'strengthen our allies in the region.' The Zioneer earlier reported (Thu 01:19) that the US was preparing to sell $2 billion in weapons to the two Gulf states; the current figure marks a $440 million increase and confirms formal approval.

3 developments

1. 14:04 · 16 JulLatest

   US approved $2 billion precision missile system sale to Saudi Arabia.

2. 08:03 · 16 Jul

   Confirmed total value of the weapons sale is $2.44 billion.

3. 01:19 · 16 Jul

   US to sell $2 billion in weapons to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, report says

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