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US Approves Potential $9 Billion Sale of Patriot Missiles to Saudi Arabia

This aerial image shows the Potomac River, with a view of the Pentagon at bottom, Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
This aerial image shows the Potomac River, with a view of the Pentagon at bottom, Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
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US Approves Potential $9 Billion Sale of Patriot Missiles to Saudi Arabia

This aerial image shows the Potomac River, with a view of the Pentagon at bottom, Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
This aerial image shows the Potomac River, with a view of the Pentagon at bottom, Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

The US State Department has approved the potential sale of Patriot interceptor missiles and related equipment to Saudi Arabia for an estimated cost of $9 billion, ⁠the Pentagon said on Friday.

The principal contractor for the sale of the missiles - Patriot advanced capability-3 missile segment enhancement missiles (PAC-3 ⁠MSE) - will be Lockheed Martin Corp, the Pentagon said in a statement.

The State Department approval follows a request by Saudi Arabia to buy 730 PAC-3 MSE missiles, the Pentagon said.

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Saudi Arabia’s KSrelief Delivers 35,000 Tons of Global Aid in 2025

This extensive initiative reflects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's steadfast commitment to humanitarian values and international solidarity - SPA
This extensive initiative reflects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's steadfast commitment to humanitarian values and international solidarity - SPA
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Saudi Arabia’s KSrelief Delivers 35,000 Tons of Global Aid in 2025

This extensive initiative reflects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's steadfast commitment to humanitarian values and international solidarity - SPA
This extensive initiative reflects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's steadfast commitment to humanitarian values and international solidarity - SPA

During 2025, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) delivered over 35,000 tons of food, shelter, and medical supplies to 61 countries worldwide using 1,182 trucks, 89 ships, and 41 aircraft, ensuring that aid reached crisis-affected regions across the globe, SPA reported.

This extensive initiative reflects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's steadfast commitment to humanitarian values and international solidarity.

Through KSrelief, the Kingdom continues to play a leading role in alleviating human suffering and upholding the dignity of vulnerable populations, reinforcing its position as a top global donor.

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Saudi Arabia Welcomes Ceasefire Agreement between Syrian Government, SDF

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa shakes hands with Mazloum Abdi, commander of the "Syrian Democratic Forces" in Damascus, March 10, 2025 (SANA)
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa shakes hands with Mazloum Abdi, commander of the "Syrian Democratic Forces" in Damascus, March 10, 2025 (SANA)
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Saudi Arabia Welcomes Ceasefire Agreement between Syrian Government, SDF

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa shakes hands with Mazloum Abdi, commander of the "Syrian Democratic Forces" in Damascus, March 10, 2025 (SANA)
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa shakes hands with Mazloum Abdi, commander of the "Syrian Democratic Forces" in Damascus, March 10, 2025 (SANA)

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's welcome of the statement issued by the Syrian government regarding the ceasefire agreement between the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), under a comprehensive agreement that includes the integration of the self-administration institutions into the Syrian state institutions.

In a statement issued on Friday, the ministry said that the Kingdom hopes that this comprehensive agreement will contribute to supporting Syria's path towards peace, security, and stability, fulfilling the aspirations of the brotherly Syrian people and strengthening their national unity, SPA reported.

The Kingdom also reiterated its full support for all efforts exerted by the Syrian government to preserve the nation's sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.

The statement added that the Kingdom commends the responsiveness of the Syrian government and the SDF to the Kingdom's efforts, as well as the efforts of the United States to consolidate de-escalation and reach this agreement.

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Saudi Defense Minister Meets Senior US Officials In Washington

Saudi Defense Minister met senior US officials in Washington. (SPA)
Saudi Defense Minister met senior US officials in Washington. (SPA)
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Saudi Defense Minister Meets Senior US Officials In Washington

Saudi Defense Minister met senior US officials in Washington. (SPA)
Saudi Defense Minister met senior US officials in Washington. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met on Friday at the White House in Washington, D.C., with US Secretary of State and Acting National Security Advisor Marco Rubio, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, the Saudi Press Agency said.

During the meeting, they reviewed the strategic relations between the two friendly countries, explored prospects for the Saudi-American partnership and ways to strengthen and develop it, and discussed ongoing efforts to establish peace both in the region and globally.

The meeting was attended by Saudi Ambassador to the US Princess Reema bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Chief of General Staff Lieutenant General Fayyad Al-Ruwaili, and other senior officials.