On September 4, 2026, the U.S. State Department approved the potential sale of Joint Direct Attack Munitions-Extend Range (JDAM-ER) to Saudi Arabia for an estimated $5 billion. The sale represents significant military support for the kingdom.
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U.S. approves potential sale of Joint Direct Attack Munitions-Extend Range to Saudi Arabia for $5 billion Reuters
Sept 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department said on Friday it had approved the potential sale of Joint Direct Attack Munitions-Extend Range to Saudi Arabia for an estimated $5 billion. The principal contractor is Boeing, the state department said. The State Department also said it had approved a possible sale of AGT-1500 engines to Saudi Arabia for an estimated $750 million. The principal contrac