The United States has announced the sale of major missile defense systems to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates worth more than $5 billion. The approval was announced two weeks after US President Joe Biden met leaders of the two countries in Saudi Arabia on a trip seen as crucial to strengthen frayed relations with them, and as both nations perceive a heightened threat from Iran. The US State Department said Saudi Arabia would buy 300 Patriot MIM-104E missile systems, which can be used to bring down at long-range incoming ballistic and cruise missiles, as well as attacking aircraft. The value of the missiles and attendant equipment, training and parts is $3.05 billion.While, the United States will sell THAAD surface-to-air missile systems to the UAE for $2.25 billion. Watch this report to know more.
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