$60B arms deal with Saudi Arabia goes through
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A $60 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia that raised eyebrows among pro-Israeli lawmakers was expected to be a done deal at midnight on Friday. The 10-year deal is considered one of the largest-ever single US arms sales. It is intended to strengthen Saudi defense forces as a counter to Iran's growing power in the Persian Gulf region.
The package includes 84 new F-15 fighter jets, upgrades to 70 existing Saudi F-15s, 190 helicopters and a wide array of missiles, bombs and delivery systems, as well as accessories such as night-vision goggles and radar warning systems. (AP)
