US Fast-Tracks $8.6B Arms Deals to Middle East Allies Amid Iran War
The State Department approved $8.6 billion in arms sales to Israel, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, fast-tracked under an emergency designation that bypasses Congress. The package includes APKWS munitions for Israel and Gulf partners, Kuwait’s upgraded battle command systems, and Qatar’s APKWS plus Patriot restocks, reflecting heightened defense needs as regional stockpiles run low amid the Israel–Iran conflict. The move follows earlier arms deals and underscores ongoing concerns about U.S. inventories and readiness for future conflicts.