US approves $1 billion arms sale to UAE
- On Monday, Oct 5, the State Department approved a $1 billion sale to the United Arab Emirates of up to 10,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System guidance sections for rockets.
- The UAE and other US-allied Gulf countries have faced repeated attacks from Iranian forces using drones and missiles, prompting enhanced defensive capabilities.
- Converting unguided rockets into precision munitions, the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System allows forces to shoot down drones without deploying costly interceptor missiles.
- Separately, the State Department announced a $400 million sale to Kuwait for "repair and return services" for Patriot missiles, which have played a key role countering regional attacks.
- These sales "will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a major defence partner," the State Department said.
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The United States announced that it had approved a $1 billion sale of military equipment in the United Arab Emirates.
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US approves $1 billion arms sale to UAE
The US approved a US$1 billion sale of precision rocket guidance systems to the United Arab Emirates, saying the deal would strengthen a key defence partner and advance US national security interests.
Washington approves the sale of military equipment for $1 billion to an ally in the Middle East, reinforcing its defense against threats.The agreement includes 10,000 APKWS kits, improving self-defense and cooperation with U.S. forces, according to the State Department.
Congress is notified of proposed sales of Javelin missiles to Egypt, Patriot missile repair services to Kuwait, and precision guidance sections to UAE
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