US approves $5b sale of bombs to Saudi Arabia
US approves $5 bn sale of bombs to Saudi Arabia
The United States has approved a $5 billion sale of bombs, guidance kits and other military equipment to Saudi Arabia, according to a statement released by the US State Department on Friday. This deal aims to enhance Saudi Arabia's airborne defense capabilities to counter regional threats, bolster homeland security, and improve coordination with US forces and Gulf allies.
The sale will also bolster the interests of the United States by bolstering the safety of a Major non-NATO Ally. The State Department has informed Congress about the proposed sale, which still requires approval from US lawmakers. Since the United States and Israel initiated their conflict with Iran earlier this year, Saudi Arabia has faced drone and missile strikes by Iranian forces and Houthi rebels from Yemen.
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