Friday, 4 February 2022 (YJC)_ The Pentagon has confirmed in a statement that it has confirmed the possible sale of weapons to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Jordan.
The Pentagon has confirmed the possible sale of weapons to its allies in the West Asian region, including Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, the Pentagon said Thursday.
The Pentagon said in a statement that the permits include the possible sale of F-16 fighter jets and related equipment to Jordan at an estimated cost of $ 4.21 billion, according to Reuters.
The State Department approved Jordan's request for 12 F-16 fighter jets, target pods and related ammunition components, including guided tail kits. The main contractor of these jets is Lockheed Martin Company
According to the report, Saudi Arabia agreed to purchase 31 multi-purpose information distribution systems - small-scale terminals (MIDS-LVT) for $ 23.7 million to upgrade its missile defense systems.
According to Reuters, the Pentagon said the proposed MIDS-LVT terminals would be installed on Saudi Arabia's THAAD high-altitude defense platforms, while the previously offered MIDS-LVT terminals (BU1) would be installed on its Patriot missile defense system. Were.
The sale of $ 30 million in spare parts for Hawk missile defense systems to the UAE has also been agreed.
Accordingly, the Pentagon's defense cooperation agency informed Congress of a possible sale on Thursday.
Despite the State Department's approval, these announcements do not indicate the signing of contracts or the end of negotiations.
Earlier, the US Embassy in the UAE announced that it would send ships and fighters to the UAE to protect it from "existing threats".
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