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U.S. Approves $11.9 Billion Military Sale to Germany

4/18/2026

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The U.S. Department of State has approved a potential $11.9 billion Foreign Military Sale to Germany to bolster maritime defense.
The sale covers eight F127 air defense frigates with up to 96 vertical launch system cells, plus AN/SPY-6 radars and Mk 41 launch systems.
Lockheed Martin and RTX are the principal contractors, and final approval depends on negotiations between the United States and the German governments.

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The U.S. Department of State has approved a potential $11.9 billion Foreign Military Sale to Germany to bolster maritime defense.
The sale covers eight F127 air defense frigates with up to 96 vertical launch system cells, plus AN/SPY-6 radars and Mk 41 launch systems.
Lockheed Martin and RTX are the principal contractors, and final approval depends on negotiations between the United States and the German governments.