The US confirmed the sale of military helicopters to the UAE

“The US State Department has decided to approve the possible sale of CH-4F Chinook helicopters and its related equipment to the UAE government for approximately $ 1.5 billion,” ISNA reported in a statement.

The UAE also plans to buy six helicopters, fuel tanks, motors, navigation devices, missile alert systems, machine guns, as well as communication equipment and equipment, according to the Ryanosti News agency.

US State Department officials also said: “The United Arab Emirates will use these equipment in search and rescue operations, natural disasters, humanitarian support and the fight against terrorism. The United Arab Emirates is a vital partner of the United States for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East. “

In addition, helicopters, the State Department has also approved the sale of $ 5 million in F-1 fighter parts.

In a separate statement, US State Department officials said in a separate statement that the F-5 parts would “improve the UAE’s ability to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity to meet its national defense requirements.”

US President Donald Trump has traveled to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates to discuss diplomatic needs for Gaza and Iran, along with large business contracts that can be related to anything from defense and aviation to energy and artificial intelligence.

The US Congress has a 5 -day opportunity to stop the proposal.

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