U.S. Army Apache attack helicopters participate in an aerial gunnery training exercise in South Korea. The U.S. arms deal with Saudi Arabia includes 84 new F-15 fighter jets, 70 Apache attack helicopters and 36 of its AH-6M Little Birds. (Choi Bu-Seok, Reuters / October 21, 2010)Pentagon Plans $60 Billion Weapons Sale To Saudi Arabia -- Washington Post
The Defense Department has notified Congress that it wants to sell $60 billion worth of advanced aircraft and weapons to Saudi Arabia. The proposed sale, which includes helicopters, fighter jets, radar equipment and satellite-guided bombs, would be the largest arms deal to another country in U.S. history if the sale goes through and all purchases are made.
Congress has 30 days to review the sale before the Pentagon and the weapons makers go into more detailed contract discussions with Saudi Arabia. Congress is expected to review the deal when it is back in session after the elections.
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