2007-08-05 15:39:56 · 5 answers · asked by biblebopper 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Just about every nation in the Middle East has received American arms at one time or another. The biggest buyer over time has been Israel, either directly or via Europe.
Iraq did get self-propelled artilly prior to the Baath take over in the 1960s. Most of the weapons that Saddam had came from Russia and China, with some French aircraft and South African artillery.
Iran was an American ally under the Shah, but that equipment is out of date by now. Iran now buys from Russia.
Egypt started to buy American weapons after they recognised Israel and stopped buying from the Soviets.
Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the Gulf States are currently buying
American weapons systems, as well as European.
Syria has never bought weapons from the United States, using Soviet bloc arms almost entirely.
2007-08-06 07:11:18 · answer #1 · answered by wichitaor1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jordan has recieved Arms since the 1940's
Tanks to Include M47/M48/M60 series
Smallarms to Include the M1Rifle/M1Carbine/M16 Rifle/ M2 Browning
Artillery to include 105mm/155mm guns, Howitzers, Rifles
Lebanon has recieved M16's M113's, M48's
Egypt has recieved M60's, M1 Abrams
Saudi Arabia, M60's, M1 Abrams, V150's, etc.
Kuwait M60 LMG's, M113's
2007-08-05 15:59:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pakistan, Iran, Saudi Arabia,Israel,Egypt, Jordan,U.A.E., Iraq, Turkey
2007-08-05 18:12:35 · answer #3 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Iraq
2007-08-05 17:21:12 · answer #4 · answered by King Of Battle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well alot:
Egypt.
Saudi Arabia.
Jordan.
Iraq.
UAE
Etc....
As for when, I am not sure.
For the past few dozen years I guess.
2007-08-05 15:44:19 · answer #5 · answered by DBznut 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋