WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US State Department has approved a potential $380 million sale of six Black Hawk helicopters and designated equipment to Lithuania, the Defence Security Cooperation Agency said in a press release on Monday.
The Defence Security Cooperation Agency said in the release that Congress has been notified of the pending sale as required by law.
The Black Hawks will significantly increase Lithuania’s capability to provide troop lift, border security, anti-terrorist operations, medical evacuation, search and rescue, re-supply and combat support in all weather conditions, the release said.
In addition, the choppers will improve interoperability with US and NATO forces in rapid response scenarios, the release added.
Lithuania intends to use to modernize and expand its armed forces to provide multi-mission support in its region and combat terrorism threats, according to the release.
Sourse: sputniknews.com
