The US Department of State announced that the sale of four KC-46A aerial refueling aircraft to Qatar had been approved and that the notification had been submitted to Congress.
The package, which includes the aircraft, also contains eight PW4062 turbofan engines, radar warning receivers, laser transmitter assemblies and other equipment.
The department said the sale would contribute to Qatar’s strategic role in the region. The statement also said the package would not alter the military balance in the region.