U.S. to Supply Stinger Missiles Worth $624M to Ukraine
The U.S. Army awarded Raytheon $624 million to produce 1,300 Stinger missiles for Ukraine.
The contract includes provisions for engineering support, as well as the test equipment and support needed to address obsolescence, modernize key components, and accelerate production.
The combat-proven Stinger missile is a lightweight, self-contained air defense system that can be rapidly deployed by ground troops. Its supersonic speed, agility and highly accurate guidance and control system give the weapon an operational edge against cruise missiles and all classes of aircraft.
Also read: Ukrainian Forces Need 500 Stinger, Javelin Missiles a Day
The contract is being funded from the Ukraine Supplemental, which contains emergency funding to support Ukrainian defense forces. Raytheon Missiles & Defense continues to work closely with the U.S. Army and its supplier partners to rapidly support the growing demand for Stinger.
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