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flag U.S. approves $9B sale of Patriot missiles to Saudi Arabia for air defense, pending final review.

flag The U.S. has approved a potential $9 billion sale of 730 Patriot Advanced Capability-3 MSE missiles and related equipment to Saudi Arabia, with Lockheed Martin as the primary contractor. flag The deal, aimed at enhancing Saudi Arabia’s air and missile defense, follows a formal request and is part of broader U.S. defense cooperation amid regional tensions. flag The State Department stated the sale won’t shift the military balance in the Middle East or affect U.S. defense readiness. flag The transaction remains subject to final contracts and congressional review.

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