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U.S. State Department Approves $2.25 Billion in Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia and UAE, Lockheed Martin Involved

Oct 11, 2024, 07:41 PM

The U.S. State Department has approved multiple foreign military sales to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) worth a combined total of $2.25 billion. The sales to Saudi Arabia, estimated at $1.046 billion, include 2503 AGM-114R3 Hellfire II missiles, artillery systems, machine guns, tanks, and associated equipment and services. This includes a separate $139 million for additional ammunition. The UAE will receive 259 M31A1 Unitary GMLRS Pods and 203 M57 ATACMS, valued at approximately $1.2 billion. Lockheed Martin is identified as the prime contractor for these transactions. These approvals are part of ongoing U.S. efforts to strengthen military ties with key allies in the Middle East.