US approves $1.4 Billion in military sales to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, strengthening Gulf defence ties December 01, 2025 at 11:10PM

The United States has approved $1.4 billion in military sales to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, covering helicopter maintenance, aviation training, and F-16 sustainment. The packages, now under congressional review, aim to strengthen Gulf defence capabilities without altering regional balance. The deals reinforce long-standing US-Gulf partnerships and follow recent high-level discussions between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and President Trump.