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U.S. Notifies Congress of $15.7 Billion Arms Sales to Israel and Saudi Arabia

The notifications trigger a 30-day review that some lawmakers say was rushed without customary briefings.

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Israel cleared to buy $6.6bn in US attack helicopters, assault vehicles
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Overview

  • The State Department sent formal DSCA notifications for roughly $6.67 billion in potential sales to Israel and a separate $9 billion package for Saudi Arabia.
  • Israel’s request spans four cases: 30 AH-64E Apaches ($3.8B), about 3,250 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles ($1.98B), Namer armored vehicle power packs ($740M) and AW119Kx light utility helicopters ($150M).
  • Saudi Arabia seeks 730 PAC-3 Patriot interceptor missiles with associated equipment for integrated air and missile defense.
  • The notifications are not final and open a 30-day window in which Congress can object, with quantities, pricing and delivery schedules subject to negotiation over years if approved.
  • Rep. Gregory Meeks criticized the timing and lack of advance engagement, while U.S. statements said the transfers would not alter the regional military balance and would bolster partners’ defenses as regional tensions persist.