The United States is set to bolster Estonia’s defense with a proposed $296 million sale of Javelin missiles and related gear, aiming to strengthen the Baltic nation’s security and its role within NATO.
The Pentagon announced Thursday that the US State Department has approved a potential $296 million deal to sell Javelin missiles and related equipment to Estonia.
According to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, the sale aims to boost Estonia’s defense capabilities, helping the country deter threats and support NATO missions.
“This proposed sale will improve Estonia’s national and territorial defense and promote greater interoperability with US and NATO forces,” it added.
The Javelin anti-tank missile systems will be supplied by the Javelin Joint Venture, a collaboration between RTX Corporation in Arizona and Lockheed Martin in Florida.
Congress was formally notified of the potential deal on Thursday through the required certification process.
The decision comes as Estonia continues efforts to modernize its military and reinforce its position on NATO’s eastern flank.
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