The US State Department approved the sale of Mk 41 VLS vertical launch systems to the Netherlands in the amount of $ 110 million

The Netherlands is closer to purchasing Mk 41 VLS vertical launch systems for installation on ships. Potential

the deal was approved by the US State Department.

What is known

On the eve of the corresponding statement waspublished on the website of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The contract amount is $110. If the deal goes through, the Netherlands will receive spare parts and additional equipment, in addition to the eight eight-cell Mk 41 VLS systems.

Lockheed Martin will be the main contractor. Selling systems to a European country will not harm US national security. Within 30 days, the deal will be considered by the US Congress.

Mk 41 VLS - Unified Ship Systemvertical launch. It is used to launch Tomahawk, RUR 5 ACPOK, RIM-162 ESSM, Sea Sparrow, Standard Missile 2 and Standard Missile 3 missiles. The Mk 41 VLS is installed on the Dutch De Zeven Provinciënklasse class frigates.