U.S. State Department Approves Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia and Oman
Xinhua News Agency, Washington, September 4 (Reporter Huang Qiang, Xu Jianmei) - The U.S. State Department issued a statement on the 4th, saying it has approved the sale of related military equipment to Saudi Arabia and Oman, with the arms sale amounts expected to be $5.75 billion and $188 million, respectively.
The statement said that the arms sale to Saudi Arabia includes 5,004 units of 500-pound bombs, 5,000 units of 2,000-pound bombs, and corresponding ammunition guidance components, with an expected amount of $5 billion; and 60 engines for use in M1 Abrams main battle tanks, with an expected amount of $750 million.
The State Department also approved the sale of F-16 fighter jet support services and related equipment to Oman.
According to U.S. media reports, the aforementioned foreign military sales also require approval from the U.S. Congress.
On September 4, 2023, the U.S. State Department approved military sales to Saudi Arabia and Oman, totaling approximately $5.75 billion. The sales include 5004 bombs weighing 500 pounds each, 5000 bombs weighing 2000 pounds each, and 60 engines for Abrams tanks. Additionally, support services for F-16 aircraft were approved for Oman. These sales are pending approval from the U.S. Congress.
- U.S. approved military sales to Saudi Arabia and Oman
- Total sales amount to $5.75 billion
- Includes 5004 x 500 lb bombs and 5000 x 2000 lb bombs
- Also includes 60 engines for Abrams tanks
- F-16 support services approved for Oman