The United States has approved a $1.2 billion arms sale to the United Arab Emirates. These weapons include rockets and missiles suitable for use in Multiple Launch Rocket Systems.
The GMLRS rockets and ATACMS missiles included in the sale proposal are capable of striking precise targets at a distance. Regarding this, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency said that this cooperation will help fulfill the United States’ foreign policy and national security objectives by enhancing the security of an important regional ally.
It further states that these weapons will help the United Arab Emirates modernize its armed forces and address current and future security risks.
The US State Department has approved this arms sale. However, approval from Congress will also be required in this regard.
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