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U.S. clears $214 million AIM-9X missile sale to Lithuania

Washington has approved a $214 million sale of AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II missiles to Lithuania, the U.S. Department of State announced, handing the NATO ally a significant boost to its short-range air defense arsenal. The deal covers 152 additional AIM-9X Block II tactical missiles, eight tactical

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Washington has approved a $214 million sale of AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II missiles to Lithuania, the U.S. Department of State announced, handing the NATO ally a significant boost to its short-range air defense arsenal. The deal covers 152 additional AIM-9X Block II tactical missiles, eight tactical guidance units, and six captive air training missiles — […]

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