New Delhi, July 16 -- The U.S. State Department said that it has approved potential military sales to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.

In a separate statement, the department said it has "made a determination approving a possible" $1.96 billion weapons sale to Saudi Arabia and a separate $484 million aircraft sustainment package for Kuwait.

The department said the proposed Saudi deal includes up to 20,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System guidance sections for air-to-air and air-to-ground use, along with launchers, warheads, spare parts, training and logistical support.

The Kuwait package, it said, covers sustainment and related equipment for C-17 aircraft, including components, maintenance support, software, training and logistics service...