State Department approves $1.4B helicopters, F-16 parts sale to UAE

The U.S. has announced a potential sale of more than $1.4 billion in helicopters and F-16 fighter jet parts to the United Arab Emirates, days ahead of President Trump’s visit to the country. 

The State Department on Monday evening said the proposed sale, which was approved and notified to Congress, includes $1.32 billion for CH-47 F Chinook helicopters and $130 million for parts and support for F-16s.

Trump is expected to travel to the UAE as the final stop on his four-day trip to the Middle East...