The United States Department of State has approved FMS packages for Lithuania and the Netherlands, involving AIM-9X Sidewinder and AGM-114 Hellfire systems. Lithuania’s acquisition enhances both air-to-air and ground-based defense via NASAMS, while the Netherlands strengthens precision strike capabilities for platforms like the AH-64 Apache and MQ-9 Reaper. → These deals enhance NATO interoperability, deterrence, and rapid-response capability across Europe.
