US Announces $1 Billion in Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia

The State Department approved nearly $1 billion in new arms sales for Saudi Arabia as the kingdom's crown prince continued his American tour. Congress was notified Thursday of the deal, which includes a $670 million sale of more than 6,600 TOW anti-tank missiles and a $300 million sale of spare vehicle parts for the Royal Saudi Land Forces Ordnance Corps. "This proposed sale will support U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives by improving the security of a...

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