US sells Stinger missiles to Finland.

(Associated Press)

[Instant News/Comprehensive Report] Finland borders Russia, which is an important line of defense for Europe against Russia.

The United States has also strengthened Finland's defenses through successive arms sales as Finland applied to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

Following the announcement of the sale of missiles to Finland on November 28, another US$380 million (approximately NT$11.7 billion) sale of military weapons was agreed today.

"CNN" reported that the Biden administration agreed to sell $380 million in military weapons to Finland and informed Congress on Thursday.

Items include 350 portable anti-aircraft missiles "Stinger" (Stinger) and related equipment.

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The U.S. said, “This arms sale strengthens Finland’s defense and deterrence capabilities. Finland intends to use these defense weapons and services to strengthen the country’s armaments. This will enhance the land and air defense capabilities of the northern flank of Europe and support the U.S. European Command’s mission. priority target."

Prior to this, the U.S. State Department approved the sale of AIM-9X Block II "Sidewinder" air-to-air missiles and AGM-154 glide bombs (JSOW) to Finland, with a total arms sale price of approximately US$323 million (approximately NT$10 billion), and After the outbreak of the Ukrainian-Russian War, it sold weapons to several NATO allies.