The contracts include 100 AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder air-to-air missiles and 60 Harpoon anti-ship missiles.
The US State Department has authorized the sale of nearly $1.1 billion worth of weapons to Germany, the US Department of Defense Defense Cooperation and Security Administration (DSCA) reported yesterday.
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This proposed sale serves US national, economic, and security interests by supporting the recipient’s continued efforts to maintain a credible defense capability.
The deal, if finalized, would include 100 AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder air-to-air missiles worth $85.6 million, 60 AGM-84K Harpoon Block II anti-ship missiles and “associated munitions,” according to the release. document. for $355 million.
In addition, the State Department authorized the extension of the contract for the radar stations at a cost of $655.4 million.
Earlier, the media reported that the administration of US President Joe Biden plans to ask Congress to approve the sale of arms worth approximately $ 1.1 billion to Taiwan.
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