HomeWorldUS plans to sell...

US plans to sell $8 billion worth of weapons to Israel – media

Photo: Getty Images

This agreement is long-term. Part of the production and supply of ammunition can be carried out using reserves available in the United States.

The US State Department has “informally” informed Congress of a proposed $8 billion deal with Israel that would include ammunition for fighter jets and attack helicopters, as well as artillery shells. This was reported by Axios, citing informed sources.

This is likely to be the last Israeli arms sale approved by US President Joe Biden’s administration.

The deal comes amid claims by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his supporters that Biden has imposed a tacit “arms embargo” on Israel.

Some Democrats have pushed for the administration to condition arms sales to Israel on how Israel conducts its military operations and how it handles the humanitarian situation in Gaza, but Biden has refused to do so.

According to sources, this agreement is long-term. Some of the munitions production and supply can be made from existing US stockpiles, but most will take a year or more to arrive.

The arms sales, which must be approved by the House and Senate Foreign Relations Committees, include:

  • AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles for fighter aircraft to defend against aerial threats, including drones;

  • artillery shells;

  • Hellfire AGM-114 missiles for attack helicopters;

  • small diameter guided bomb, JDAM kit for converting unguided bombs to precision bombs, 500 lb warhead and bomb fuze.

The State Department told Congress that the agreement aims to “support Israel’s long-term security by resupplying critical munitions and air defense capabilities.”

“The President has made it clear that Israel has the right to protect its citizens in accordance with international law and international humanitarian law, and to deter aggression from Iran and its proxies. We will continue to provide the capabilities necessary to protect Israel,” the source told Axios.

Earlier, the media wrote that the United States will transfer missile defense systems to Israel, which are involved in protection against Iranian ballistic missiles.


New Correspondent.net on Telegram and WhatsApp. Subscribe to our channels Athletistic and WhatsApp

Source: korrespondent

- A word from our sponsors -

Most Popular

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

More from Author

- A word from our sponsors -

Read Now

In Latka, the skeleton of the bend and posts (photographs) was struck

As a result of the Russian attack, the number of death in Latsk increased. .in_text_content_22 {width: 300px; Height: 600px; } @Media (min-width: 600px) {.in_text_content_22 {width: 580px; Height: 400px; }} .Adsbygoogle {Touch-Action: Manipulation; } Rescuers owed the body of a 27-year-old dead...

James Gunn confirms post-credit scene in ‘Superman’

With the next launch, the new creative director of the DC universe, James Gunn, confirms that 'Superman' will have scenes you creditsThe premiere of the new Steel Man movie is getting closer and closer and with it news is being released by the producers. 'Superman' will be...

Blackpink’s Jennie joins the list of ‘best albums of 2025, so far’

Blackpink member Jennie enters the list of 'best albums of 2025, so far' pleasing criticism; look!DIVA! With great influence on the music industry, Rolling Stone magazine shares annually in early June the 66 albums considered by its critics the best of the year so far. Including all...

5 Pixar movies that everyone needs to watch

In addition to Toy Story, who was the studio's first long -term movie; Check out 5 more Pixar animations that everyone needs to watch!How many Pixar movies have you watched? The studio, which emerged independently on February 3, 1986 launching only short films, took an important step...

What films make up the age of Disney’s Renaissance?

Find out what are the films responsible for composing one of the most loved eras by fans of Disney productions: the RenaissanceWith over 100 years of history, Disney is one of the main companies of world entertainment. Over the course of a century, the studio was responsible...