Robert Besser
08 May 2025, 07:50 GMT+10
WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. State Department has approved a potential US$3.5 billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia, including AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and related support, the Pentagon announced late last week.
The proposed deal includes 1,000 AMRAAM missiles, 50 guidance sections, missile containers, spare parts, and logistics support services, as requested by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The Pentagon's Defense Security Cooperation Agency formally notified Congress of the possible sale, though the notice does not mean a contract has been finalized or negotiations concluded.
The move comes as the U.S. prepares to offer Saudi Arabia a broader arms package worth over $100 billion during President Donald Trump's upcoming visit to the kingdom in May.
RTX Corp will serve as the principal contractor, according to the Pentagon.
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