US Approves $5B JDAM-ER Sale to Saudi Arabia
4 sources · first reported 22h ago
The US has approved a potential $5 billion sale of JDAM-ER missiles and guidance kits to Saudi Arabia, with Boeing as the principal contractor. The sale includes over 10,000 bombs and JDAM-ER guidance kits. Additionally, the US has approved a $750 million sale of 60 AGT-1500 tank engines to Saudi Arabia to sustain its existing fleet of M1 Abrams tanks.
Why it matters
The sale supports US foreign-policy and national-security objectives by strengthening Saudi Arabia, a major non-NATO ally. The JDAM-ER missiles and tank engines will enhance Saudi Arabia's military capabilities, aligning with US interests in the region.
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