The State Department on Monday approved the sale of six CH-47F Chinook helicopters and other military equipment to the United Arab Emirates for approximately $1.33 billion ahead of President Donald Trump’s first trip this week to the Middle East in his second term.

The UAE bought the six helicopters for $1.32 billion, as well as parts and other maintenance for F-16 jet fighters for an estimated $130 million, Bloomberg reported.

Trump reportedly left Monday for the Middle East for a four-day trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE to discuss diplomatic needs on Gaza and Iran, along with major business deals that could touch on subjects from defense and aviation to energy and artificial intelligence.

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