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flag U.S. approves $1.4B defense deals with Saudi Arabia and Bahrain for aircraft support and training.

flag The U.S. State Department has approved potential $1.4 billion defense sales to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, including $1 billion for Saudi helicopter support and training and $445 million for Bahrain’s F-16 sustainment. flag The deals, pending congressional review, involve spare parts, maintenance, training, and logistics to maintain military readiness. flag Contractors include General Electric Aerospace and Lockheed Martin. flag The approvals follow Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to Washington and reinforce U.S. defense cooperation in the Middle East, though the F-35 sale faces scrutiny over human rights concerns.

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