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U.S. State Department Approves $15.7 Billion Arms Sales to Israel, Saudi Arabia, Signaling Defense Sector Gains

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U.S. State Department Approves $15.7 Billion Arms Sales to Israel, Saudi Arabia, Signaling Defense Sector Gains

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The U.S. State Department announced the approval of two arms sales to Israel and Saudi Arabia totaling $15.7 billion, which will require congressional approval and may take years for delivery.

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U.S. Approves $15.7 Billion in Potential Arms Sales for Saudi Arabia, Israelwsj.com

U.S. approves almost $16 billion in arms sales to Israel and Saudi Arabia - The Washington Postwashingtonpost.com

US approves massive arms sales to Israel and Saudi Arabia for more than $15 billion amid Middle East tensions - Fox Newsfoxnews.com

US approves potential $9 billion sale of Patriot missiles to Saudi Arabia - The Times of Israeltimesofisrael.com

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