07.03.2026 08:11
The U.S. government has approved the sale of approximately $2 billion worth of munitions and munitions support equipment to Israel. The package includes BLU-110 A/B type bombs weighing about 450 kilograms, and it was announced that the main contractor will be Repkon USA.
According to the official statement published by the U.S. Department of State, the Washington administration has approved the sale of munitions and munitions support equipment to Israel. It was stated that the sale would be carried out under the U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program.
The statement expressed that the sale aims to strengthen Israel's defense capabilities and enhance its ability to defend itself against security threats in the region.
THE VALUE OF THE PACKAGE EXCEEDS 2 BILLION DOLLARS
In a notification to Congress by the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), it was reported that the total value of the sales package is approximately 2.04 billion dollars. The package includes various munitions as well as munitions support equipment and logistics services.
The document stated that the main contractor for the sale would be Repkon USA, based in Garland, Texas. It was also mentioned that a portion of the BLU-110 A/B type bombs included in the package would be sourced from U.S. stockpiles.
FEATURES OF BLU-110 BOMBS
The BLU-110 A/B included in the sales package is among the general-purpose air bombs in the approximately 450-kilogram class used by the U.S. Army. These munitions are particularly used in high-precision attacks by fighter jets.
Notable features of BLU-110 bombs include:
- Approximately 450 kilograms in weight
- High explosive warhead
- Compatibility with precision guidance kits (JDAM or Paveway)
- High destructive power against concrete and reinforced targets
- Compatible use with fighter jets such as F-15, F-16, and F-35
These bombs can be turned into GPS or laser-guided precision munitions when used with guidance kits and are employed in pinpoint attacks on military targets.
NOTIFICATION TO CONGRESS
According to U.S. laws, large-scale arms sales are reported to Congress. It was announced that the necessary certification for this sale to Israel has also been communicated to Congress.
The U.S. administration emphasized that the sale aims to strengthen the security of its allies in the Middle East and enhance Israel's defense capabilities.