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United News of India
15-05-2025
- Business
- United News of India
US approves 225 mln Dollar Foreign Military Sale to Turkiye for advanced missiles
Washington, May 15 (UNI) The United States has approved a 225 million Dollar Foreign Military Sale to Turkiye for Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM). "The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Turkiye of AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated cost of USD 225 million,'' the State Department announced Thursday. In a statement the State Department said the proposed sale will ''support the foreign policy goals and national security of the United States by improving the security of a NATO Ally that continues to be a force for political and economic stability in Europe." "This proposed sale will provide Turkiye with a critical air defence capability to assist in defending its homeland and US personnel stationed there. Turkiye will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region," it added. UNI RB GNK
Al Arabiya
02-05-2025
- Business
- Al Arabiya
US approves sale of advanced weapons to Saudi Arabia in deal worth $3.5 bln: Pentagon
The US State Department approved a $3.5 billion deal late Friday for the sale of advanced missiles and weapons to Saudi Arabia, according to the Pentagon. This agreement involves the sale of 1,000 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and 50 AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM guidance sections to the Kingdom. The principal contractor will be RTX Corporation, based in Arizona. "This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a partner country that contributes to political stability and economic progress in the Gulf Region," the Pentagon said in a statement. Washington also approved the sale of precision-guided weapon systems to Saudi Arabia in March, one in a string of US-Saudi arms deals under US President Donald Trump. Trump is expected to travel to Saudi Arabia later this month for his first official visit abroad. He will also make stops in the UAE and Qatar.
