US approves potential sale of munitions, guidance kits to Saudi Arabia worth $5 billion

The US approved a $5bn sale of Boeing's JDAM-ER systems and a $750m sale of Honeywell's AGT-150 engines to Saudi Arabia, aiming to enhance the kingdom's military capabilities and deepen defense cooperation. Additional deals include $188m in F-16 maintenance for Oman and $150m in Bell 412EPX helicopters for Iraq, all subject to US procedures and congressional review.

The US State Department approved a $5 billion sale of Joint Direct Attack Munitions-Extend Range and a $750 million sale of AGT-1500 engines to Saudi Arabia. Boeing and Honeywell are the principal contractors, respectively. The sales aim to enhance Saudi Arabia's defense capabilities and regional interoperability, according to the State Department.

The U.S. State Department approved potential weapons sales to Saudi Arabia, including Joint Direct Attack Munitions for $5B and AGT-1500 engines for $750M. Boeing (BA) is involved in the deal.

The U.S. State Department approved a potential $5B sale of Joint Direct Attack Munitions to Saudi Arabia, with Boeing as the principal contractor. Additionally, a $750M sale of AGT-1500 engines was approved, with Honeywell as the contractor.

Boeing won a $241.3M contract from the U.S. Navy for repairing flight control surfaces on F/A-18 E/F and EA-18G aircraft. Work will be done in Florida and Missouri, with completion expected by September 2032. The Navy will initially obligate $60.3M in fiscal 2026 funds.

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis increased munitions procurement in the Pentagon's FY18 budget request to maximum production rates. The $3.5B allocation includes Hellfire missiles, JDAMs, GMLRS, SDBs, Tomahawks, and APKWS, benefiting Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Raytheon. The Pentagon aims to replenish stocks used in counter-ISIS operations, with total munitions spending at $16.4B.