US Approves Possible $9 Billion Patriot Missile Sale To Saudi Arabia

RunWithRugs · 2026-03-08T02:59:06+00:00

The U.S. has approved a $9 billion sale of Patriot air and missile defense systems to Saudi Arabia, including 730 PAC-3 MSE missiles, with Lockheed Martin as the primary contractor. The Pentagon claims this will not upset regional military balance.

RunWithRugs

2026-03-08 02:59:06

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(MENAFN- AzerNews) The United States Department of State has approved a potential sale of Patriot air and missile defense systems and related equipment to Saudi Arabia, valued at approximately $9 billion, ** Azernews** reports, citing the announcement was made by the Pentagon.

According to the Pentagon, Lockheed Martin will serve as the principal contractor for the sale of Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) interceptors.

The approval follows a request from Saudi Arabia to purchase 730 PAC-3 MSE missiles, the statement said.

The Pentagon added that the proposed sale would not alter the military balance in the Middle East and would not negatively affect US defense readiness.

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