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US approves $785 million bomb sale to UAE ally against ISIS

WASHINGTON - The US State Department has approved the sale of $785 million in bombs to the United Arab Emirates for the US-led campaign against ISIS militants in Syria and Iraq, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.

 

A statement said the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, which facilitates foreign arms sales, told lawmakers on Tuesday that the sales had been approved. Lawmakers have 30 days to block the sale, although such action is rare since deals are carefully vetted before any formal notification.

 

The proposed sale includes 14,640 bombs and guidance kits, along with other munitions. The kits turn unguided bombs into precision munitions with navigation systems.

 


פרסום ראשון: 07.20.16, 07:48