US State Department OKs sale of missiles to Türkiye
A Raytheon-built AIM-9X Sidewinder infrared-guided air-to-air missile is mounted on one of the 3rd Wing's F-15C Eagle jets at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, on Sept. 26, 2003. (AP File Photo)
by Agencies
May 14, 2025 10:33 pm


The Pentagon said Wednesday the U.S. State Department has approved a potential $304 million sale of missiles and related equipment to Türkiye.

The sale approval includes AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II missiles and AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles, the Pentagon said in a statement. The principal contractor for the sales is RTX Corp.

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification, notifying Congress of this possible sale on Wednesday.

Edited By: Nurbanu Tanrıkulu Kızıl