The US has approved the sale of SAE military equipment for $ 1.4 billion, which will support their defense and regional stability.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs approved the sale of military aircraft and equipment to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) worth $ 1.4 billion, US officials said on Monday. This occurred before this week’s visit to US President Donald Trump in the Middle East, writes TASR, according to the AFP report.
The store includes six Boeing CH-47 CHINOOKS helicopters and other $ 1.32 billion equipment that “will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States,” the ministry said in a statement. In addition, the US Department also approved the sale of components for F-16 fighters for $ 130 million.
Sale of F-16 components
In a separate report, representatives of the Ministry said that the F-16 components will improve “the ability of UAE to defend their sovereignty and territorial integrity to meet the requirements of national defense”.
“The UAE will use this equipment in search and rescue events, help in disasters, humanitarian support and anti -terrorist operations,” they said. “The United Arab Emirates are an important partner of the US for (security) of political stability and progress (in the field of) the economy in the Middle East,” the representatives added. Congress now has 30 days to block the proposed sales.
Trump will arrive in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, which is the first stop on his journey through the Middle East. He then comes to Qatar and UAE. He will discuss the countries on diplomatic matters relating to the Gaza and Iran bands, or business agreements, defense, energy and artificial intelligence.
