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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Washington, January 31 (Xinhua) — The White House approved new massive arms sales totaling $15.67 billion to Israel and Saudi Arabia, two major U.S. allies in the Middle East, amid tensions over unrest in Iran, the U.S. State Department announced on Friday.
According to the statement, the current $6.67 billion arms sale to Israel comprises four separate packages. These include, among other things, 30 Apache attack helicopters equipped with missile launchers and advanced targeting systems, as well as 3,250 light tactical vehicles designed to "expand the lines of communication" of the Israeli armed forces.
The $9 billion arms shipment to Saudi Arabia includes 730 Patriot missiles and related equipment. The deal is aimed at supporting a major non-NATO ally in the region, the statement said.
The State Department also said it notified Congress of approval for the sales earlier on Friday. –0–
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