US approves $1.96bn weapons sale to Saudi Arabia

The US State Department has approved a $1.96 billion weapons sale to Saudi Arabia to bolster air defences amid escalating Middle East tensions.

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July 16, 2026 · 06:26 · 5 min read

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The US State Department has approved a $1.96 billion weapons sale to Saudi Arabia to bolster air defences amid escalating Middle East tensions.

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