The Biden administration has officially informed Congress of a proposed $8 billion arms sale to Israel, including munitions for fighter jets, attack helicopters, and artillery.
The deal, intended to bolster Israel’s long-term security, is expected to be one of the last major arms transactions with Israel during Biden’s presidency, according to sources familiar with the matter.
The arms package features AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles for defense against airborne threats like drones, along with 155mm artillery shells. It also includes Hellfire AGM-114 missiles for attack helicopters, small-diameter bombs, JDAM tail kits for precision munitions, 500-pound warheads, and bomb fuzes.
Delivery of the weapons is expected to span several years, with some munitions sourced from existing US stockpiles and others requiring new production. Congressional approval through the House and Senate Foreign Relations Committees will be necessary.
