Lithuania Approved to Buy AIM-120C-8 Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM)

The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Lithuania of AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and related equipment for an estimated cost of $100 million.

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

The Government of Lithuania has requested to buy 36 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM); and one AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM Guidance Section and related equipment.

This proposed sale will be for use with the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) and will improve Lithuania’s capability to conduct self-defense and regional security missions while enhancing interoperability with the U.S. and other NATO members.