The US approves $5B Patriot missile sale to Germany for enhanced security and NATO support.

The US State Department has approved a potential $5 billion sale of 600 advanced Patriot missiles and related equipment to NATO ally Germany. The sale aims to enhance Germany's security and support NATO more broadly, while also maintaining political and economic stability in Europe. The Patriot air defense system can combat enemy aircraft and missiles up to 100 kilometers away at an altitude of 30 kilometers. Germany has previously donated three Patriot systems to Ukraine.

August 15, 2024
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