Saudi Arabia will receive 2742 BGM-71E-4B-RF tube-launched, optically-tracked, wire-guided (TOW-2A) radio frequency missiles under a $177m foreign military sale from the US.
The proposed sale would also include the provision of missile-related parts, equipment, training and logistical support for the Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG) modernisation programme.
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Saudi Arabia will use the missiles and equipment to fight regional threats from enemy armoured vehicles and to strengthen its homeland defence.
The TOW-2A is a combat proven direct attack missile designed to defeat explosive reactive armour, bunkers, fortifications and amphibious landing craft.
Raytheon Corporation will be the prime contractor to supply the proposed military equipment.
