Congress Notified of $214M Sidewinder Missiles for Lithuania
Published Date: 5/14/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. is notifying Congress about a big arms sale to Lithuania worth $214 million, including 168 AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles and support services. This deal upgrades Lithuania’s defense with advanced missiles and training, and it just crossed the notification threshold, so it’s officially on the record. The sale is funded by U.S. national funds and shows strong support for Lithuania’s security.
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