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

The State Department said it approved a potential sale of more than $1.4 billion in helicopters and F-16 parts to the UAE ahead of President Donald Trump’s visit to the country.

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.