The United States Department of State has approved the potential sale of 720 Stinger missiles to Egypt for $740 million, the Pentagon announced on Tuesday.
The missiles have been in high demand, particularly in Ukraine, where they have proven effective in countering Russian air assaults.
Neighboring European countries, fearing a potential Russian invasion, have also expressed interest in acquiring Stinger missiles.
Egypt plans to mount the missiles on vehicles equipped with the Avenger launcher system, rather than the shoulder-fired launcher.
RTX Corp will be the primary contractor for the sale.
This summer, several NATO members placed an order for nearly $700 million worth of Stinger missiles, extending the production lines’ backlog through 2029. Egypt’s order further adds to this demand.