Now he approves the first sale of precise missile laser rockets to Saudi Arabia | Military news
An advanced system for precise murder is a profitable choice to shoot low -budget small armed drones.
The US State Department approved what would be the first sale of the Advanced Precision Kill weapon in Saudi Arabia for an estimated $ 100 million cost, Pentagon states.
An advanced precision weapon murder system (APKWS) approved for sale Saudi Arabia is a laser rocket that can hit both air and surface goals, according to a statement on Thursday.
“The proposed sale will improve the ability of the Saudi Arabia Kingdom to fulfill the current and future threats and provide him with the possibility of precise engaging goals with a much lower risk of collateral damage from other guided missile systems,” the statement said on Thursday.
The price of weapons is about $ 22,000, making it a profitable choice to shoot low -budget small armed drones such as those used by the Houthhi Yemeni rebels.
The Pentagon Cooperation Agency notified the Congress about the possible sale of 2,000 APKW associated equipment and training on Thursday.
“This proposed sale will support the goals of foreign policy and the goals of national security of the United States by improving the safety of the country’s safety, which is a force for political stability and economic progress in the Gulf region,” the Pentagon said.
Despite the approval of a state department, the notice does not indicate that the contract has been signed or that the negotiations have concluded. The main contractor for sale will be Bae Systems, Pentagon said.
Potential sales come as USA continues the wave of strikes At the Houth goals in Yemen, which began last Saturday, killing at least 31 people in the biggest operation since President Donald Trump returned to the White House in January.
