Washington DC, Feb. 8 -- US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order for overseas arms sales, directing the United States government to prioritise weapons sales and transfers to countries that have invested in their own defence and contribute to the US' economic security.

Trump described it as "America First Arms Transfer Strategy".

"The United States will prioritize arms sales and transfers to partners that have invested in their own self-defence and capabilities, have a critical role or geography in United States plans and operations, or contribute to our economic security," the document said.

It also said that the strategy seeks to strengthen the US defence industrial base to ensure that it has the capacity to support th...