European countries will receive more than 600 AARGM-ER missiles and additional equipment worth $2 billion.
The US State Department has approved the sale of AARGM-ER extended-range anti-radar guided missiles to Poland and the Netherlands for a total of $2 billion. This was announced yesterday by the US Department of Defense Defense Cooperation and Security Cooperation (DSCA).
Thus, the cost of the agreement with Poland, which includes the missiles, as well as the related elements of logistics and program support, is $1.275 billion.
In total, the Polish government requested the purchase of 360 AARGM-ER missiles, eight additional guidance sections and eight additional AGM-88G AARGM-ER control sections, as well as support equipment, spare and repair parts, technical documentation package, software training. and other items.
The Netherlands plans to buy 265 AARGM-ER missiles, a number of AGM-88G AARGM-ER guidance and control sections similar to Poland’s request, and other equipment for $700 million.
“The proposed sale will advance the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by enhancing the security of NATO member countries that are the engines of political stability and economic development in Europe,” the agency said in a commentary on the Polish treaty. and the Netherlands.
Let’s recall that in 2023, the United States approved the sale of Patriot systems to Poland for $15 billion will buy 48 launchers, 644 missiles, as well as various auxiliary equipment and spare parts.
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