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

The Trump administration is set to reassess a non-binding agreement that regarded US Reaper drones as long-range missiles, as part of a broader overhaul of US foreign military sales. The decision could speed up the timeline for deliveries of MQ-9 Reaper drones to Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar, all of which are eyeing the weapons system. It would reduce bureaucracy for arms manufacturers that have to wait for government approval before selling drones (Read more at Middle East Eye).