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The United States Department of State has approved an emergency $151.8 million sale of munitions to Israel following escalating tensions in the Middle East.
The approval was granted on Friday, March 6, 2026, after Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, invoked emergency authority under the Arms Export Control Act. The move allows the administration to bypass the standard 30-day congressional review period typically required for foreign military sales.
The package includes about 12,000 BLU-110A/B general-purpose bomb bodies weighing 1,000 pounds each. The agreement also covers engineering, logistics, and technical support services provided by the U.S. government and private contractors.
The main contractor for the deal is Repkon USA, a defense manufacturing firm based in Garland, Texas. To speed up delivery, part of the munitions will be transferred directly from existing U.S. military stockpiles.
According to the State Department, the emergency authorization was issued because of an urgent need to support U.S. national security interests and maintain regional stability. The decision comes amid rising hostilities following a joint U.S.–Israeli military offensive against Iran that began on February 28, 2026 and has contributed to growing tensions across the region.
The decision has also drawn criticism from some lawmakers. Gregory Meeks and other members of Congress argued that using emergency authority bypasses normal oversight procedures and raises questions about long-term planning for the ongoing conflict.
Source: Omanghana
