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US approves $5.7 billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia
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The US State Department announced the approval of a $5.7 billion sale of JDAM-ER aerial munitions and equipment to Saudi Arabia. The kingdom requested 10,000 bombs, including 5,000 weighing 227 kg and 5,000 weighing 907 kg.
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- Sale amount: $5.7 billion
- Number of bombs: 10,000
- Type of munitions: JDAM-ER
- Announcement date: September 5, 2026
- Recipient country: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia · USA · US State Department · Iran · Houthi rebels
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