U.S. Approves $5B Arms Sale to Saudi Arabia
The US State Department approved a possible sale of air bombs to Saudi Arabia worth $5 billion.
Consensus
- The U.S. State Department has approved a potential arms sale to Saudi Arabia.
- The sale includes over 10,000 aviation munitions and JDAM-ER guidance kits.
- The total value of the potential sale is approximately $5 billion.
- The sale also includes AGT-1500 gas turbine engines and related equipment worth about $750 million.
- The approval does not constitute a final contract, and final terms may change during negotiations.
- Boeing is the primary contractor for the JDAM-ER systems.
- Honeywell is involved in the engine supply.
Points of divergence
- The package includes laser and optical sensors, spare parts, containers, maintenance, and logistical support. — vesti
- JDAM-ER is a guidance kit developed by Boeing in collaboration with Australia's DSTO. — vedomosti
- Former U.S. President Donald Trump previously stated that the U.S. intended to supply advanced American military equipment to Saudi Arabia. — vedomosti
Coverage (4 sources)
- US State Department approved sale of Saudi Arabia of air bombs and military equipment for $5 billion — Интерфакс
- State Department approved sale of bombs, guidance systems, and tank engines to Riyadh for $5.75 billion, according to statement from American... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- US State Department approved possible sale of Saudi Arabia of air bombs for $5 billion — Вести
- State Department approved potential sale of weapons to Saudi Arabia for $5 billion — Ведомости