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Media/Public Contact: T_Outreach_PM@state.gov
Transmittal No. 25-97
WASHINGTON, December 18, 2025 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the NATO Support and Procurement Agency of Stinger Service Life Extension Program Components, Parts, and Services and related equipment for an estimated cost of $136.1 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) manages the Stinger Service Life Extension Program on behalf of Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands, and has requested to buy additional booster pellets; flight motors; gas generator cartridges; Stinger warheads sections; U.S. Government and contractor technical, engineering, and logistics support services; technical documentation; and other related elements of logistics and program support that will be added to a previously implemented case whose value was under the congressional notification threshold. The original Foreign Military Sales case, valued at $50.7 million, included the following non-MDE items: booster pellets; flight motors; gas generators; Stinger warheads sections; and U.S. Government and contractor engineering and technical services. The estimated total cost is $136.1 million.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of NATO Allies for political stability and economic progress.
The proposed sale will improve NATO Allies’ capability to meet current and future threats and enhance interoperability with U.S. and other allied forces. This proposed sale will contribute to U.S. and NATO defense goals by increasing readiness and enhancing the air defense capabilities of NATO Allies. Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into their armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractors will be PTI Technologies Inc., located in Oxnard, CA; and L3 Harris, located in Camden, AR. At this time, the U.S. Government is not aware of any offset agreement proposed in connection with this potential sale. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor.
Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to NSPA.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.
The description and dollar value are for the highest estimated quantity and dollar value based on initial requirements. Actual dollar value will be lower depending on final requirements, budget authority, and signed sales agreement(s), if and when concluded.
All questions regarding this proposed Foreign Military Sale should be directed to the State Department's
Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, Political-Military Affairs Outreach, at T_Outreach_PM@state.gov.