The US Department of Defense approved new military sales to two allies in the Gulf region. The approved deals aim to strengthen the military capabilities of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.

The sale to Saudi Arabia is valued at $1.96 billion. The package includes Advanced Precision Kill Weapon Systems (APKWS-II) and related equipment.
The deal for Kuwait is valued at $484 million. This sale covers the maintenance and sustainment of the Kuwait Air Force's C-17 Globemaster III strategic transport aircraft. The package includes aircraft parts, communication equipment, software support, technical documentation, training, and logistics services.