WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has green-lit a $2.8 billion arms sale to Israel that includes 40,000 one-ton bombs, making it one of the largest recent packages of U.S. munitions headed to the country.
According to details released this week, the package comprises 20,000 Mk84 bombs and 20,000 BLU-117 bombs. The notification moves the sale forward under standard foreign military sales procedures.
Scale of the Package
One-ton bombs of this class are used for large-scale targets and have been a recurring element of U.S. security assistance to Israel. Officials described the transfer as consistent with longstanding bilateral defense cooperation.
The timing comes amid ongoing regional tensions and continued debate in Congress and among the public over the volume and type of munitions supplied to Israel. Supporters of the sale argue it reinforces a key ally’s qualitative military edge. Critics have raised concerns about the humanitarian impact of heavy ordnance in densely populated areas.
Next Steps
Congressional notification opens a review window during which lawmakers can raise formal objections. In practice, most major arms packages to Israel have proceeded after notification. Delivery timelines depend on production schedules and Israeli requirements.
The administration has framed continued security assistance as a core element of its Middle East policy. The $2.8 billion package adds to a series of recent transfers and underscores the scale of ongoing U.S. military support.
The approved package includes 40,000 one-ton bombs — 20,000 Mk84s and 20,000 BLU-117s — as part of a $2.8 billion weapons sale to Israel.
Based on administration notifications and reporting in September 2026.
