Saudis Cleared To Buy 20,000 Laser-Guided Rockets
2 sources · first reported 12h ago
The US State Department has approved a possible arms sale to Saudi Arabia, including up to 20,000 laser-guided rockets. The sale is estimated to be worth $1.96 billion and includes guidance sections for the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS II).
Why it matters
This sale signifies a significant enhancement of Saudi Arabia's defense capabilities, particularly against drone threats, and underscores the US's strategic arms export policy.
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