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U.S. Approves Potential $440 Million Sale of 507 TOW 2A/2B Missiles to Saudi Arabia
Oct 25, 2024, 03:41 PM
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential sale of TOW missiles to Saudi Arabia for an estimated cost of $440 million. The deal includes 507 TOW 2A missiles and 507 TOW 2B missiles, along with associated equipment and services. The TOW 2B unit cost is approximately $100,000. The prime contractor for this sale has not been disclosed. The BGM-71 TOW missiles are precision-guided anti-tank weapons. This approval comes amid ongoing concerns about the Saudi-led coalition's actions in Yemen.
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