Arab states of the Persian Gulf have ordered US weapons worth $123bn, providing a huge boost to the US military industry.
The first phase of Saudi Arabia’s US arms package, worth $67bn, is soon to go before the US Congress for approval.
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The initial package involves 85 new F-15 jet fighters, upgrading another 70, and a successor contract that involves the upgrade of radar and missile defence systems of the Saudi Navy’s eastern fleet.
The UAE had signed contracts worth $35bn-$40bn to buy military equipment that includes Thaad, a high altitude missile defence system, and upgrades to the Patriot missile defence system.
Oman is expected to spend $12bn for 18 new F-16 jet fighters and upgrades for another 12 jets.
Kuwait will be spending $7bn on replacing and upgrading warplanes and new command and control systems.
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By GlobalDataThe total value of all US arms deals with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Oman and Kuwait is estimated at $122.88bn over the next four years, according to the Tehran Times.
