America has approved over $5.5 billion in arms gross sales to Egypt and Morocco, aiming to reinforce their protection capabilities and solidify strategic partnerships. Beneath the deal, Egypt will purchase $630 million value of Lockheed Martin Hellfire missiles, spare elements, and coaching, alongside $30 million value of Superior Precision Kill Weapon Programs (APKWS). Moreover, Egypt will purchase $4.69 billion value of kit to assist its M1A1 Abrams tank fleet, which it co-produces with the US. In the meantime, Morocco acquired approval to buy 500 GBU-39B Small Diameter Bombs valued at $86 million and $88.4 million value of AIM-120C-8 air-to-air missiles for its F-16V jets. The US Protection Safety Cooperation Company said that these gross sales align with US overseas coverage and can strengthen regional stability and safety for each international locations.
SOURCE: MIDDLE EAST MONITOR
