US seals $3.48B missiles, technology sale to UAE
The United States has reached a deal to sell $3.48 billion worth of missiles and related technology to the United Arab Emirates a close Mideast ally, as part of a massive buildup of defense technology among friendly Mideast nations near Iran.
Pentagon spokesman George Little announced the Christmas Day sale on Friday night. He said the US and UAE have a strong defense relationship and are both interested in "a secure and stable" Persian Gulf region. (AP)
