Massive Arms Deal: U.S. Approves $5 Billion Sale to Egypt

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $5 billion arms sale to Egypt, as announced by the Pentagon. The deal includes Abrams tank refurbishment at $4.69 billion, Hellfire missiles for $630 million, and the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System for $30 million.

The U.S. State Department has greenlit a potential arms sale to Egypt exceeding $5 billion, according to a Pentagon announcement on Friday.

The largest segment of this deal involves the refurbishment and support of Abrams tanks, projected at approximately $4.69 billion, handled by contractor General Dynamics Land Systems.

Additional sales within this approval include Hellfire missiles priced at $630 million and the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System valued at $30 million.

(With inputs from agencies.)