Sale of Chinook helicopters over $ 1.4 billion
The US gave the green wave to sell six Chinook helicopters and other military equipment to the United Arab Emirates, for an estimated total of over $ 1.4 billion, the US administration announced, AFP reports.
The announcement came when Donald Trump is on the way to a tour in the Middle East, visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar and United Arab Emirates.
A journey with economic tint, which he hopes will be rich in gigantic economic contracts, which could vary from defense to aviation, energy, artificial intelligence and, inevitably, geopolitics and Iran.
This sale « will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by strengthening the security of an important regional partner. The United Arab Emirates are an essential American partner for political stability and economic development in the Middle East, » said the American Agency for Defense and Security Cooperation (DSCA) in a statement.
The US State Department approved the agreement, and DSCA notified the Congress on Monday, which has 30 days to oppose it.
In addition to the Chinook Chinook military transport helicopters of the American Boeing manufacturer, a $ 130 million transaction was also approved for the maintenance of F-16 hunting aircraft.
