20.03.2026 00:41
The U.S. State Department approved a total of $16 billion in arms sales to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Jordan following the Pentagon's request for a $200 billion budget for a possible war with Iran. These sales are expected to affect the military balance in the region.
The U.S. Department of State approved a $16 billion arms sale to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait, and Jordan following the Pentagon's request for an additional budget of $200 billion for "war with Iran."
APPROVAL FOR ARMS SALES TO 3 GULF COUNTRIES IN THE U.S.
In separate statements from the U.S. Department of State, it was reported that new arms sales to the UAE, Kuwait, and Jordan have been approved. The Department stated that it has approved the sale of F-16 munitions and upgrades, radar systems, Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), and related equipment to the UAE, amounting to over $8.4 billion.
TOTAL VALUE OF $16 BILLION
It was expressed that the sale of Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor Radars, with an approximate cost of $8 billion, to Kuwait, as well as the sale of aircraft and munitions support and related equipment worth approximately $70 million to Jordan, has been approved.
It was reported that the necessary notification regarding these arms sales has been made to Congress.
The total value of these arms sales, exceeding $16 billion, is noteworthy as it comes after the Pentagon's request for an additional budget of $200 billion for "the ongoing war with Iran."
Furthermore, these arms sales have been recorded as the largest arms sales reported to Congress by the U.S. after the U.S. began its attacks on Iran on February 28.
Additionally, it was noted in the arms sales section of the Department of State that the U.S. approved the sale of $280 million worth of multifunctional radio frequency systems to Jordan on February 26, and approximately $152 million worth of bombs to Israel on March 6.