US EditionUS State Dept approves potential $2.19 billion sale of Tomahawk missiles to Netherlands
- The United States State Department approved a potential sale of Tomahawk missiles to the Netherlands on April 25, 2025.
- This potential acquisition supports the Netherlands' goal to modernize defense and address evolving global security threats.
- Tomahawk missiles launch from ships or submarines and navigate over 1,600 kilometers using terrain matching.
- The estimated $2.19 billion sale includes up to 163 Block V missiles and supports United States foreign policy goals.
- The procurement significantly enhances the Royal Netherlands Navy's long-range precision strike capabilities.
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US approves potential sale of nearly $2 billion worth of long-range missiles to the Netherlands
The Netherlands is allowed to buy 175 cruise missiles, with which the navy can hit targets at more than a thousand kilometers. After approval of the application, the final order must follow.
US approves $2.2b Tomahawk missile sale to Netherlands
The US State Department has officially approved the sale of 175 Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles (TLAMs) and other heavy weapons systems worth $2.19 billion (approximately 1.92 billion euros) to the Netherlands, the Pentagon reported. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), an agency within the US Department of Defense, has submitted to the US Congress the required certification for the… Source
Colorado Springs Gazette
Denver GazetteUS State Dept approves potential $2.19 billion sale of Tomahawk missiles to Netherlands
(Reuters) - The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles and related equipment to the Netherlands for an estimated cost of $2.19 billion, the Pentagon said on Friday.
Tomahawk cruise missile buy for Dutch navy approved by US State Department - European Security & Defence
The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Netherlands of Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles … mehr... The post Tomahawk cruise missile buy for Dutch navy approved by US State Department appeared first on European Security & Defence.
State Dept. Approves Military Sale to the Netherlands
The State Department has approved a possible $2.19 billion military sale to the Netherlands, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said April 25. The sale includes "Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles and related equipment," and the principal contractor will be RTX Corp.
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