U.S. Approves $224 Million Patriot Missile Sale to Netherlands

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential foreign military sale to the Netherlands, including Patriot missile launching stations and related equipment, worth $224 million. The primary contractors for this deal are Lockheed Martin and RTX Corp, according to a Pentagon statement.

In a significant development, the U.S. State Department has sanctioned a foreign military sale to the Netherlands. The deal, valued at $224 million, includes Patriot missile launching stations and associated equipment, as per a Pentagon announcement on Thursday.

The high-value agreement will see Lockheed Martin and RTX Corp serving as the principal contractors for the transaction.

This move is expected to bolster the Netherlands' defense capabilities significantly, aligning with broader strategic military collaborations.

(With inputs from agencies.)