Tension with Russia, US even sells Javelin missiles to Lithuania

WASHINGTON – Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Deplu) United States of America (US) approved the potential sale of Javelin anti-tank missiles to the Lithuanian government in a deal worth $125 million.

The Pentagon disclosed the sale on Tuesday (12/21/2021).

The sale comes as tensions rise in Eastern Europe with Russia amassing troops along its border with Ukraine.

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In October, the Biden administration sent the Javelin to Ukraine, the US embassy in Kyiv revealed.

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“The total Javelin anti-tank missile package will include 341 FGM-148F weapon variants and 30 launch command, spare parts and technical support units,” the Pentagon said.

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The Pentagon’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of the possible sale on Tuesday (12/21/2021).

“The proposed sale will help Lithuania build its long-term defense capacity to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity to meet its national defense requirements,” he said.

Although approved by the US State Department, the notification does not indicate a single contract has been signed or that negotiations have concluded.

The Pentagon said Lockheed Martin and Raytheon Technologies were the prime contractors for the weapon.

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