US Approves $5 Billion Bomb Sale to Saudi Arabia

WASHINGTON:The United States has approved the sale of bombs worth $5 billion to Saudi Arabia, according to the US State Department.

The State Department said approval had been granted for the sale of Joint Direct Attack Munitions-Extended Range (JDAM-ER) to Saudi Arabia. Boeing has been awarded the primary contract for the deal.

The department also approved the sale of AGT 1500 engines worth $750 million to Saudi Arabia. The contract for the engines will be awarded to Honeywell.

The AGT 1500 engines are used in combat tanks. According to the State Department, the sales will enhance Saudi Arabia’s ability to address existing and future threats.

Separately, the US State Department approved $188 million worth of services related to F-16 aircraft for Oman.

It also approved the sale of Bell 412EPX helicopters worth $150 million to Iraq.

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