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US Clears $2.27 Billion Arms Sales to Gulf Allies and Egypt
The United States has approved three possible sales of military equipment and services to the UAE, Egypt, and Kuwait.
Together, the proposals are estimated to cost about $2.27 billion.
The UAE could receive guidance sections for a type of weapon.
Egypt could receive Javelin missiles and launch units.
Kuwait’s proposal is for repair and return services for Patriot missiles.
These approvals are an important step, but they do not mean the deals are final.
The parties can still negotiate the terms, and contracts are not guaranteed.
The announcement came more than seven months after the Iran war began.
The US State Department announced three possible military sales with an estimated combined value of about $2.27 billion.
The UAE’s proposed $1.041 billion package includes up to 10,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System-II guidance sections and related equipment.
Egypt was cleared for a proposed $832 million sale of Javelin systems, including up to 2,020 missiles and 200 launch units.
Kuwait’s proposed $400 million package covers Patriot missile repair and return services and related equipment.
The approvals do not finalize sales; contracts are not guaranteed and terms may still be negotiated.
- Who
- The US State Department and the prospective buyers, the UAE, Egypt, and Kuwait.
- What
- Three possible foreign military sales estimated at a combined $2.27 billion.
- Where
- The proposed sales are to the UAE, Egypt, and Kuwait.
- When
- Announced more than seven months into the Iran war, which began February 28.
- Why
- The article does not state a specific reason for the proposed purchases.
Approval
Finalization
What the approvals mean
Approval
The State Department has approved three possible foreign military sales and notified Congress, advancing the proposed deals.
Finalization
The approvals do not finalize any deal; terms may still be negotiated among the US government, buyers, and defense contractors, and contracts are not guaranteed.
Key facts
- Combined estimated value
- About $2.27 billion
- UAE proposed sale
- About $1.041 billion; up to 10,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System-II guidance sections and related equipment
- Egypt proposed sale
- About $832 million; up to 2,020 Javelin FGM-148F missiles, including 20 fly-to-buy missiles, and up to 200 Lightweight Command Launch Units
- Kuwait proposed sale
- About $400 million for Patriot missile repair and return services and related equipment
- Status
- Possible sales approved for congressional notification; final contracts are not guaranteed
- Iran war start
- February 28
Quotes
US State Department
US government department responsible for foreign affairs
“The UAE has requested to buy up to ten thousand (10,000) Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System-II guidance sections consisting of a combination of air-to-air and air-to-ground configurations.”
wionews.com
Sources
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