The US Department of State in 2017 approved weapons sales for a record $ 79,5 billion.
These funds will not necessarily be obtained by the United States in full, as the transactions require further permission from Congress, which sometimes blocks supplies. Contracts that are ultimately recognized may be derailed or adjusted. But in general, the amount looks, no doubt, impressive.
- A spokesman for the UVS captain third rank Patrick Evans.
Among the contracts agreed with the State Department are orders. Qatar to F-15 fighter jets for $ 21,1 billion, Kuwait to F / A-18 fighter-bombers for $ 10,1 billion, Canada on the same F / A-18 for $ 5,2 billion, Romania for the “Patriot PAK-3” air defense system for $ 3,9 billion, Saudi Arabia for CH-47 “Chinook” helicopters for $ 3,51 billion. Only the Middle East countries have 27 contracts for a total of $ 52 billion.
It is indicated that with the arrival of Donald Trump, the UVS agreed on deals worth 28,7 billion.
- http://www.boeing.com/defense/fa-18-super-hornet/#/details
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