Finland Eying Stinger Man Portable Missiles for $380M
Finland is likely to place an order for Stinger missiles worth approximately $380 million, now that the U.S. has cleared the sale.
On Dec. 1, the U.S. State Department green lighted the sale of FIM-92K Stinger Man Portable missiles; Production Verification Flight Test (PVFT) FIM-92K Stinger Man Portable missiles; and related equipment for an estimated cost of $380 million.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
Finland has requested to buy 350 FIM-92K Stinger Man Portable missiles; five Production Verification Flight Test (PVFT) FIM-92K Stinger Man Portable missiles; and related equipment and support.
The principal contractors will be Raytheon Missiles and Defense, Tucson, AZ and Lockheed Martin Corporation, Syracuse, NY.
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