The United States Department of State has approved the sale of advanced AIM-120D-3 medium-range air-to-air missiles to Germany. The cost of the missiles, along with related equipment, amounted to approximately $1.23 billion, UNN reports, citing the Defense Security Cooperation Agency under the US Department of War.
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According to the agency, the German government requested to purchase 400 such missiles. In addition, Germany will be sold auxiliary equipment and related support services. The main contractor will be RTX Corporation, located in Arlington, Virginia, the Agency added.
The Pentagon noted that this step will improve the Federal Republic of Germany's ability to counter current and future threats.
Recall
According to The Wall Street Journal, the administration of US President Donald Trump appealed to Congress for approval of a nearly $6 billion arms sale to Israel.