U.S. Approves $740M Stinger Missile Sale to Egypt

The U.S. Department of State approved a $740 million sale of Stinger missiles to Egypt, with RTX Corp as the principal contractor.

The U.S. Department of State has greenlit a significant defense transaction, authorizing the sale of Stinger missiles to Egypt for a total of $740 million, as confirmed by the Pentagon on Tuesday.

According to the announcement, the principal contractor for this substantial agreement will be RTX Corp, a key player in the defense industry.

This move underscores the continued military cooperation between the United States and Egypt, amplifying strategic defense alignments in the region.