Lithuania requests Javelin FMS
The US state department is considering a potential foreign military sale (FMS) to Lithuania for Javelin missiles and command launch units, related equipment and support, it was announced on 18 December.
If it goes ahead the value of the FMS is estimated at $55 million.
Lithuania has requested the equipment to enhance its abilities to defend its borders and more effectively coordinate regional border security with its Baltic neighbours. It will also allow the Lithuanian military to better contribute to NATO operations.
Lithuania has requested ten Javelin fly-to-buy missiles, 220 Javelin missiles, and 74 Javelin Command Launch Units (CLU). US government technical assistance, above the line transportation costs, and other related elements of logistics and programme support have also been requested.
The Raytheon-Lockheed Martin Javelin joint venture of Orlando, Florida, will be the prime contractor should the sale go ahead.
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