US Approves Anti-Tank Missile Sale to Poland

U.S. Army Spc. Fernando Jimenez, right, engages a target with a Javelin shoulder fired anti-tank missile during a live-fire as part of Exercise Rock Sokol at Pocek Range in Postonja, Slovenia, March 9, 2016. Army photo by Paolo Bovo / Department of Defense

The State Department On March 4 approved a potential sale of 180 Javelin anti-tank guided missiles and related equipment to Poland, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said in a statement, adding that it notified Congress about the potential sale.

The purchase request, which includes training, U.S. technical assistance, and other elements of logistics support, was made by Poland in September last year, according to the DSCA statement.