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00:02The Trump administration approved about $23 billion in weapons sales to the UAE, Kuwait,
00:08and Jordan as the Middle East war escalated, according to CNBC. The package includes more
00:13than $16 billion for air defense systems, munitions, and radar equipment. An additional
00:19$7 billion in weapons for the UAE was approved through channels that do not require public
00:24disclosure. The administration expanded prior agreements to include $5.6 billion in Patriot
00:30PAC, three missiles, and $1.32 billion in CH-47 Chinook helicopters. The State Department
00:37said the sale would improve the country's ability to meet current and future threats and enhance
00:42interoperability with U.S. and regional forces. The U.S. also approved $37 million in Predator XP
00:49drones and sustainment programs. For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.
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