The Gulf States Are On A Massive Arms Purchasing Spree

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Defense News: State: $33 Billion in GCC Weapon Sales in 11 Months

DUBAI and WASHINGTON — The US State Department has facilitated $33 billion worth of weapons sales to its Arab Gulf allies since May 2015, according to department figures.

The six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have received weapons including ballistic missile defense capabilities, attack helicopters, advanced frigates and anti-armor missiles, according to David McKeeby, a spokesman the State Department’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs.

"Consistent with the commitments we made to our Gulf partners at the Camp David summit last May, we have made every effort to expedite sales. Since then, the State and Defense departments have authorized more than $33 billion in defense sales to the 6 Gulf Coordination Council countries," McKeeby told Defense News.

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Update: U.S. Sold $33 Billion in Weapons to Gulf Countries in the Last Year (Fortune)

WNU Editor: I would not be surprised if 2016 exceeds what was sold last year.