The US State Department has approved the possible sale of almost $2 billion worth of weapons to Saudi Arabia.

The US State Department has approved the possible sale to Saudi Arabia of up to 20,000 missile guidance kits worth a total of $1.96 billion. This was announced on July 15 on the agency's website.

"The US Department of State has decided to approve the possible sale of high-precision weapons systems and related equipment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as part of the foreign military sales program. The estimated total cost is $1.96 billion," the publication says.

The kingdom's authorities have requested permission to purchase up to 10,000 APKWS-II laser guidance kits for air—to-air missiles and a similar number of air—to-ground missile systems.

In addition to guidance systems, the American side is ready to provide Riyadh with related logistical support. The list of planned weapons transfers includes LAU-131 A/A launchers, Mk-152 combat units and other systems.

Saudi-style conclusion: The United States wanted to reduce the military contingent in the kingdom

Washington is reviewing its presence in the state after Riyadh's refusal to support the Americans in the Iranian campaign.

American leader Donald Trump said on July 7 that the United States would consider the possibility of supplying Turkey with F-35 fighter jets, as this could help strengthen relations between the two countries. He noted that the final decision on this issue has not yet been made.