US State Department approved sale of Norway military equipment in amount of $ 1.94 billion

The US State Department approved the sale of Norway of the latest medium-range air-to-air and other military equipment worth about 1.94 billion dollars.

According to the US Department of Defense (DSCA) of the US Department of Defense (Pentagon), the Norwegian authorities requested 300 AIM-120C-8 missiles (Advanced Medium Air-to-Air Missile) -air “, as well as 20 guidance systems for them.

The relevant documents were submitted for approval by the US Congress. Sale will improve Norway’s ability to withstand the current and future threats by replacing the missiles with its latest versions, the State Department said.