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US approves $2.27 billion in arms sales to Gulf states
Original: The U.S. approved $2.27 billion in arms sales: $1.04 billion in precision-guidance systems for the UAE, $832 million in
The U.S. State Department has approved foreign military sales worth $2.27 billion across the Gulf region: $1.04 billion in precision-guidance systems for the United Arab Emirates, $832 million in Javelin missiles for Egypt, and $400 million in Patriot missile repair and support for Kuwait. The package underscores Washington's continued arms ties with Arab partners and is drawing criticism from commentators who question the region's heavy military spending.
Why now: The large-scale arms package to multiple Gulf countries was just announced, drawing attention and debate over US military sales in the region.
United StatesUnited Arab EmiratesEgyptKuwaitPatriot missiles
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