State Department Approves $3.5 Billion Missile Sale to Saudi Arabia

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by Dave DeCamp
May 4, 2025


The State Department has approved a $3.5 billion sale of air-to-air missiles to Saudi Arabia ahead of President Trump’s planned visit to the country.

The Pentagon’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said the sale includes 1,000 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles, related equipment, and US government contracting services. The missiles can be fired by Saudi Arabia’s fleet of US-made F-15 fighter jets.

President Trump is scheduled to arrive in Saudi Arabia on May 13 and is expected to announce a series of new arms sales to the Kingdom. According to Reuters, he could unveil over $100 billion in weapons deals.


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The State Department has approved a $3.5 billion sale of air-to-air missiles to Saudi Arabia ahead of President Trump's planned visit to the country. The Pentagon's Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said the sale includes 1,000 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles...

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[CCTelander]

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Nothing says “peace president” like massive arms deals with tyrannical, genocidal regimes.

 

[vita3]

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Nothing says “peace president” like massive arms deals with tyrannical, genocidal regimes.

Hood & a WINK.

 

[nikcers]

If America doesn't sell arms to other countries they will just buy them from other countries.

These deals are really good for the economy. They create jobs and make our military more potent.

 

[unknown]

Is that a lot?

This Pakistan fired off a few drones and missiles then immediately went broke...