The Hindu·3 min read·hard
U.S. approves nearly $2 billion in weapons sales to Saudi Arabia
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The U.S. State Department has approved a $1.96 billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia to enhance its air defense capabilities amid rising regional tensions. The deal includes precision-guided munitions and is intended to support U.S. national security objectives in the Gulf.
The U.S. State Department said on Wednesday (July 16, 2026) it has approved the sale of an estimated $1.96 billion in weapons to bolster Saudi Arabia's air defenses, as the war ramps up in West Asia.
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