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US approves first sale of laser-guided precision rockets to Saudi Arabia

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The Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System is a cost-effective choice for shooting down low-cost small armed drones.

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The US State Department has approved the sale of precision-guided weapon systems to Saudi Arabia, the Pentagon announced, marking the latest arms deal between the two countries under President Donald Trump. In July, the State Department approved a $2.8 billion contract for the sale of logistics systems, joint planning software, and US-made aircraft-related equipment and systems to Saudi Arabia. The State Department said in a memo to the Defense …

·Mecca, Saudi Arabia
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In the United States, the State Department has approved a possible foreign military sale (FMS) to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems (APKWS) II All-Up-Round and related logistical and program support elements for an estimated cost of 100 million dollars. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has issued the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale. The Saudi request The Kingdom of…

·Italy
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The U.S. State Department has given its green light to a sale of high-precision guided weapon systems (APKWS) to Saudi Arabia, for an estimated $100 million. This transaction, involving BAE Systems as the main contractor, strengthens the Saudi arsenal with laser-guided missiles capable of hitting aerial targets. ... Read more USA approves sale of APKWS missiles to Saudi Arabia appeared first on MENADEFENSE.

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dsca.mil broke the news in on Thursday, March 20, 2025.
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