WASHINGTON: The US State Department said Wednesday (Jul 15) it has approved the sale of an estimated US$1.96 billion in weapons to bolster Saudi Arabia's air defences, as the war ramps up in the Middle East."This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United Stat

The US approved the possible sale of Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems to Saudi Arabia in a deal worth $1.96 billion, the State Department said on

Announcement comes as war with Iran has led to strikes on US interests in both countries and others in region.

WASHINGTON -- The US State Department on Wednesday approved the sale of weapons worth an estimated 1.96 billion US dollars to Saudi Arabia.