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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11953
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Department of Defense has issued a notice about a proposed arms sale to Finland, detailing the transaction's unclassified aspects. The sale includes advanced rocket systems and associated support services valued at $91.2 million, aimed at modernizing Finland's armed forces and enhancing its defense capabilities. Lockheed Martin Corporation is the primary contractor, and the sale aligns with U.S. foreign policy by supporting a key partner in Europe. The transaction will not negatively impact U.S. defense readiness and is expected to bolster Finland's security without altering the regional military balance.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. has said it will sell rocket systems to Finland to help their military, and a company called Lockheed Martin will handle the sale. This won't make the U.S. less ready for defense and is meant to keep things peaceful in the region.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11950
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of Defense has announced an arms sale to Egypt, allowing them to purchase up to 168 RIM-116C Rolling Airframe Missiles (RAM) Block 2 tactical missiles. This deal, valued at approximately $197 million, includes related support and logistical services. The sale aims to strengthen Egypt's naval defense, specifically improving their protection of coastal regions and the Suez Canal, without upsetting the regional military balance. Raytheon Missiles & Defense is the principal contractor for this sale, and no U.S. personnel will be required to assist in Egypt.

    Simple Explanation

    The US government is letting Egypt buy some special missiles for their boats to help keep their coasts and a big waterway safe. They say it won't cause any problems for others nearby, and the company making the missiles is called Raytheon.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 3128
    Reading Time:about 14 minutes

    The document from the Department of Defense notifies the public about a proposed arms sale to Kuwait, involving eight new AH-64E Apache Longbow Attack Helicopters and the remanufacture of sixteen existing helicopters to the same configuration. The sale includes a variety of military equipment and support services, with an estimated total value of $4 billion. This sale is intended to enhance Kuwait's military capabilities without altering the regional military balance, and it involves companies like Boeing and Lockheed Martin. There is no expected negative impact on U.S. defense readiness from this sale.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Department of Defense plans to sell new and upgraded helicopters to Kuwait for a big amount of money, which will help Kuwait's military without causing any problems for U.S. defense.