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Published 02 May, 2026 11:42pm

Trump administration fast-tracks $8bn in arms sales to Middle Eastern countries

The Trump administration has fast-tracked billions of dollars in arms sales to Israel, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, according to statements released by the US State Department, CNN reports.

Cumulatively, the weapons are valued at more than $8 billion. They include air-defense systems for Kuwait and Qatar, and laser-guided rockets for Qatar, the UAE and Israel.

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