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US approves possible sale of Stinger systems to NATO allies for $780 million

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The US State Department has authorized the possible sale of portable Stinger man-portable air defense missile systems and other systems for $780 million. This was was reported on Friday by the Pentagon's Security Cooperation Agency, which is responsible for the supply of military equipment and weapons abroad under intergovernmental contracts, reports UNN.

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According to the document, this NATO structure has previously requested 940 Stinger missiles in favor of Germany, Italy and the Netherlands, as well as other systems and maintenance.

A possible sale would be in line with the goals of the U.S. foreign policy and national security goals, as it would help to strengthen the defense of three NATO allies: Germany, Italy and the Netherlands

the statement said.

The US side believes that the possible supplies will strengthen the air defense systems of the three countries.

The State Department also authorized the possible provision of services to to the NATO Support and Procurement Agency for the maintenance and and procurement of C-17 military transport aircraft in the amount of $150 million.

The US administration has already notified Congress of of these decisions. The legislative body has 30 days to consider the potential deal and its possible blocking of the deal.

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