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State Department approves over $8B in arms sales to Gulf nations
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State Department approves over $8B in arms sales to Gulf nations

The Hill · May 2, 2026, 6:45 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.

The State Department on Friday approved over $8 billion in arms sales to Persian Gulf countries and Israel, nations that have all been involved in the U.S.-Israeli conflict in Iran. Purchases approved included an Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) to the United Arab Emirates for $147.6 mi

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