- The Trump administration approved $6.67 billion in arms sales to Israel
- Sales include 30 Apache attack helicopters with advanced targeting gear
- Package also includes 3,250 light tactical vehicles for personnel movement
The Trump administration has approved a massive new series of arms sales to Israel totalling $6.67 billion, including 30 Apache attack helicopters and related equipment and weapons as well as 3,250 light tactical vehicles.
The State Department announced the package of four separate sales late Friday amid rising tensions in the Middle East over the possibility of US military strikes in Iran.
The Apache helicopters, which will be equipped with rocket launchers and advanced targeting gear, are the biggest part of the total package, coming to $3.8 billion, according to the department.
The next largest portion are the light tactical vehicles, which will be used to move personnel and logistics “to extend lines of communication” for the Israel Defense Forces and will cost $1.98 billion, it said.
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