US approves sale of 12,000 bombs to Israel
Deal aims to speed up supplies amid Middle East tensions
The U.S. State Department has approved an emergency sale to Israel of 12,000 450-kg bomb bodies (BLU-110 type) worth about $150 million. The deal was authorized by the State Department's Bureau of Political-Military Affairs amid escalating conflict in the Middle East. The sale is classified as 'emergency' under the Arms Export Control Act, allowing bypass of standard prior congressional notification procedures and accelerating deliveries.
Context
Such sales are conducted in response to escalating conflict in the Middle East and involve an expedited export control approval process.
Summary:
The US approved an emergency delivery of 12,000 BLU-110-type aerial bombs to Israel for ~$150 million.
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