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

As President Donald Trump begins a trip to the Middle East, the State Department on Monday approved about $1.4 billion in arms sales to the United Arab Emirates — the third Gulf state on his tour.

The U.S. State Department has approved proposed $1.45B in arms sales to the United Arab Emirates, ahead of President Donald Trump's trip to the Middle East. The UAE is seeking to buy CH-47F Chinook Helicopters - manufactured by Boeing (NYSE:BA),