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Exclusive: U.S. Army replenishes Stinger missiles after Ukraine shipments
2022.05.27 15:50
FILE PHOTO: U.S. troops fire Stinger missile from their Stryker armored fighting vehicle during Saber Strike military drill in Rutja, Estonia March 10, 2022. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Army has signed a deal to buy $687 million worth of anti-air Stinger missiles to replenish stocks sent to Ukraine, sources said on Friday.
The shoulder-fired anti-aircraft Stinger missiles made by Raytheon Technologies (NYSE:RTX) were in hot demand in Ukraine, where they have successfully stopped Russian assaults from the air, and in neighboring European countries who fear they may also need to beat back Russian forces.
