US Plans $2.8 Billion Heavy Bomb Sale to Israel
The Trump administration intends to sell Israel a large shipment of heavy aerial bombs valued at $2.8 billion, according to the Washington Post, citing an American official. The deal reportedly includes 20,000 MK-84 bombs, 20,000 BLU-117 bombs, and 20,000 I-2000 penetrating warheads, each weighing approximately 2,000 pounds (907 kg).
This proposed transaction has been presented to relevant congressional committees for preliminary approval. The payment is expected to be covered by U.S. military aid to Israel. The Washington Post notes that this would be the largest single arms deal of this kind for Israel in recent years.
Deliveries under this potential agreement could span several years.
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