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The United States has approved major arms sales to Israel and Saudi Arabia, totaling tens of billions of dollars, as Washington moves forward with large-scale defense transfers to key partners in the Middle East.
The approvals were announced by the U.S. State Department and notified to Congress by the Pentagon’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said the U.S. approved more than $6.5 billion in arms sales to Israel, covering helicopters, armored vehicles and related equipment.
According to the notification, Israel is set to receive 30 Apache helicopters valued at approximately $3.8 billion. The package also includes a wide range of parts and munitions required for the helicopters.
In addition, the State Department approved the sale of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles and related equipment worth around $2 billion.
Another approved package includes Namer armored personnel carrier power packs and integrated logistics support equipment, with an estimated value of about $740 million.
A statement said the proposed sales would enhance the mobility of ground forces during operations and improve Israel’s ability to counter current and future threats.
Separately, the United States approved the sale of 730 Patriot missiles to Saudi Arabia.
The missile package, valued at approximately $9 billion, aims to significantly strengthen Saudi Arabia’s defense capabilities.
In December 2025, the Pentagon announced that Boeing had been awarded an $8.6 billion contract under Israel’s F-15 program.
The agreement covers the design, integration, testing, production and delivery of 25 new F-15IA aircraft for the Israeli Air Force, with an option for an additional 25 aircraft.
The Pentagon said the contract includes all work related to the F-15IA program.
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