The US Department of State has agreed to sell 360 AARGM-ER anti-radar missiles to Poland. This is one of the newest American missiles of this type. The maximum price of the potential transaction was set at $1.275 billion.
The Pentagon's Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced on Wednesday that the US Department of State has formally consented to the sale of AARGM-ER anti-radar missiles to Poland. It is one of the newest American missiles of this type.
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As stated in the statement, the Department of State issued a positive decision regarding Poland's application to purchase 360 ​​extended-range missiles along with other equipment and spare parts. The maximum price of the potential transaction was set at USD 1.275 billion.
“It will enhance Poland's capabilities to meet current and future threats”
“This proposed sale will enhance Poland's capabilities to meet current and future threats by strengthening the ability to deter and destroy land and sea radars associated with enemy air defenses,” DSCA said. As added, these missiles will possibly help reduce the losses of Polish tactical aviation.
AARGM-ER are missiles with extended range launched from combat aircraft. The basic version of this missile has a range of over 110 km. At the same time, the Department of State approved the sale of the same type of missiles to the Netherlands. Earlier, the US also approved their potential sale to Finland.
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