US government approves billions in emergency arms sales to Middle East

The US government has approved emergency arms sales worth more than $8.6 billion to partners in the Middle East, with air defense systems making up the bulk of the planned purchases.

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04. May 2026
Qatar is expected to spend more than $4 billion on Patriot missile defense systems manufactured in the US. (picture-alliance/dpa/epa afp Coex)

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Last updated: 04. May 2026