Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

U.S. Approves USD95M Arms Deal to Fortify Tunisia's Borders


(MENAFN) The U.S. Department of State has approved a potential $95 million military equipment sale to Tunisia, advancing the North African nation's Border Security Project under its third phase, according to an official statement released Monday.

The high-value deal is designed to reinforce Tunisia's defensive capabilities along its borders, with Washington underscoring the strategic significance of the transaction.

"The proposed sale will improve Tunisia's long-term defense capacity to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and to meet its national defense requirements," the department stated.

Two American firms are set to lead the contract — Florida-based defense technology giant L3 Harris and Texas-headquartered automotive manufacturer Toyota.

The approval marks a continued U.S. commitment to strengthening security partnerships across North Africa amid growing regional instability.

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