Trump tries to speed up drone sales as big Gulf orders wait

The Trump administration is overhauling US foreign military sales by reinterpreting a key arms control agreement to fast-track the sale of advanced drones. This policy change involves reclassifying powerful drones like the MQ-9 Reaper as aircraft instead of long-range missiles, significantly cutting through export bureaucracy. The move could accelerate massive drone deliveries to Gulf allies, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, who have been waiting on large orders. This decision highlights the rapidly changing nature of modern warfare and aims to convert billions of dollars in arms pledges into actual cash deals.