Latest news with #militarysale
Asharq Al-Awsat
13-05-2025
- Business
- Asharq Al-Awsat
US Approves Possible Sale of Chinook Helicopters, F-16 Sustainment to UAE
The US State Department has approved the potential sale of CH-47F Chinook Helicopters and F-16 components and sustainment, along with related equipment, to the United Arab Emirates for a total of $1.457 billion, the Pentagon said on Monday. The principal contractors for the sale of the helicopters are Boeing Helicopter Aircraft Company and Honeywell Engine Company, the Pentagon said in a statement. No contractors are associated with the F-16 sustainment sale, it said.
Al Arabiya
13-05-2025
- Business
- Al Arabiya
US approves $1.4 billion weapons sale to UAE
US officials said Monday the State Department has authorized the sale of $1.4 billion worth of military aircraft and equipment to the United Arab Emirates, ahead of President Donald Trump's visit this week. The proposed sale to the Gulf state involves six CH-47F Chinook helicopters and other equipment for $1.32 billion that would 'support the foreign policy and national security of the United States,' officials from the State Department Bureau of Political–Military Affairs said in a statement. 'The UAE will use these assets in search and rescue, disaster relief, humanitarian support, and counterterrorism operations,' they said. 'The United Arab Emirates is a vital US partner for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East.' Trump is scheduled to visit the oil-rich states of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE this week to discuss diplomatic needs on Gaza and Iran, along with major business deals that could touch on anything from defense and aviation to energy and artificial intelligence. In addition to the helicopters, the State Department has approved the sale of $130 million in F-16 fighter jet components. In a separate release, State Department officials said the F-16 parts would improve the UAE's 'ability to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity to meet its national defense requirements.' Congress has 30 days to block the proposed sale.
