US approves possible $5b weapons sale to Saudi Arabia amid Middle East tensions

The U.S. Department of Defense announced arms sales to Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Somalia, totaling $5.75 billion. Boeing and Honeywell are primary contractors. The sales include JDAM-ER munitions, AGT 1500 matoorro, and Bell 412EPX helicopters. Rising tensions in the Middle East and oil price increases are noted as factors.

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 approved a $5B arms sale to Saudi Arabia, including precision-guided munitions and bombs. Boeing is the principal contractor. The sale aims to enhance Saudi Arabia's defense capabilities and regional stability. This follows a recent US-Saudi nuclear cooperation agreement.

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.