KC-135s, V-22s for Israel; F-16s for UAE

The United States will conclude agreements to sell a large number of weapons to Israel, UAE and Saudi Arabia next week.

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is expected to announce the sale of KC-135s, V-22s, advance radars to Israel during his tour of the Middle East next week.

The UAE is expected to order 26 F-16 Block 60s and standoff weapons would be sold to Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

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