Type:Notice
Citation:89 FR 103799
Reading Time:about 7 minutes
The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced an arms sales notification involving the sale of military equipment to the Government of Italy. This sale includes 21 M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and other military hardware. The total estimated cost of the program is $400 million. The sale aims to strengthen Italy's defense capabilities and enhance interoperability with the U.S. and other allies, without affecting U.S. defense readiness.
Simple Explanation
The U.S. is selling some big military trucks with rockets to Italy to help them work better with the U.S. and friends, costing about $400 million.