US approves arms deals to UAE, Saudi Arabia worth billions of dollars

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 (YPA) – The United States of America has approved arms sales worth $1.2 billion to the UAE, most of which is ammunition.

The Defense Security and Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said in a statement: The proposed sale of GMLRS and ATAMs “will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping to enhance the security of an important regional partner.”

This arms sale deal comes weeks after US President Joe Biden received his Emirati counterpart, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, at the White House.

The United States announced arms sales to Saudi Arabia, totaling more than one billion dollars, according to the same statement. The deal concerns Sidewinder short-range air-to-air missiles, artillery ammunition, and Hellfire anti-tank missiles.

The US State Department approved both sales as required by US law and has notified Congress, which must give the final green light.

YPA