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State Department Approves Potential $380 Million Stinger Missile Deal With Finland

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State Department Approves Potential $380 Million Stinger Missile Deal With Finland
Sgt. Zane Pettibone and Spc. Svenson Albert, a Stinger Man-Portable Air Defense System (MANPADS) team with 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, prepare to fire, as part of the multinational live-fire training exercise Shabla 19, June 11, 2019. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Thomas Mort)

The State Department has approved a potential $380 million deal with Finland for the sale of Stinger anti-aircraft missiles. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress on Thursday of the new foreign military sale. Under the deal, Finland would receive 350 of the Raytheon Missile and Defense [RTX]-built Stinger missiles as well as five production verification flight test Stingers. “The proposed sale will improve Finland’s defense and deterrence capabilities. Finland intends to use these defense articles and services to…

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