US EditionUS gives initial approval for $3.5 billion missile sale to Saudi Arabia before Trump's planned visit
- The U.S. Government authorized a potential $3.5 billion arms deal to provide Saudi Arabia with AIM-120C-8 air-to-air missiles ahead of President Trump's scheduled visit in May.
- Saudi Arabia requested 1,000 missiles, guidance sections, and related support as part of a larger anticipated arms package worth over $100 billion to be offered during Trump's trip.
- On Friday, Congress was informed by the Pentagon’s agency responsible for security cooperation about the potential sale, with no finalized contract yet, and RTX Corp identified as the main contractor.
- The agency indicated that the sale is intended to advance U.S. Foreign policy and national security interests by strengthening a regional partner that plays a key role in maintaining regional security and fostering economic development in the Gulf area.
- The proposal now moves to Congress, where lawmakers may approve or block it amid ongoing scrutiny of Saudi Arabia related to regional conflicts and human rights issues.
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