Asger Risom
Washington has approved a major arms deal with Israel mere days after hostilities with Iran subsided, renewing focus on America’s role in regional defense dynamics.
The United States has approved a $510 million arms sale to Israel, just days after a ceasefire was established following a brief but intense conflict with Iran.
According to the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), the sale includes guidance kits for aerial bombs and related support services.
The agency said the equipment will help Israel “meet current and future threats by enhancing its ability to defend its borders, critical infrastructure, and population centers.”
Arms Deal Follows Ceasefire
As reported by Digi24, the sale was announced less than a week after a ceasefire brokered by President Donald Trump took effect on June 24.
The truce followed a major Israeli airstrike campaign on Iranian nuclear and military sites earlier in the month, prompting a deadly retaliatory missile and drone barrage from Iran that killed 28 people in Israel.
The U.S. State Department approved the sale and submitted it to Congress for review. Officials reiterated that maintaining Israel’s self-defense capacity is a vital U.S. national interest.
“The United States is committed to Israel’s security,” DSCA stated, emphasizing Washington’s ongoing support for its key regional ally.
Strategic and Political Context
While the guidance kits are not weapons themselves, they greatly increase the precision and effectiveness of Israel’s air operations.
The move may face scrutiny from lawmakers and international observers, particularly amid heightened sensitivity around civilian casualties and regional stability.
The U.S. has long been Israel’s primary defense partner, supplying billions in military aid annually. This latest deal underscores the continuity of that relationship even in the wake of renewed tensions in the Middle East.
