The initial sale worth $1.32 billion includes six CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters and a wide range of support equipment, including engines, missile warning systems, machine guns and in-flight refueling capabilities.
The second proposed sale is $130 million, which includes maintenance and spare parts for the F-16.
It is built on previous cases under Congressional Notice Thresholds and includes ammunition support equipment, night vision device support and spare equipment. Software and logistics support, according to the DSCA.
The DSCA said the deal “supports US foreign policy and national security” by strengthening the defense capabilities of the UAE, a major US partner in the Middle East.
The announcement comes after Trump set out for the Middle East for his first major international trip of his second term, including stops in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
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