The potential arms sale would "support the foreign policy and national security goals of the United States" by helping to "enhance the security of a NATO ally" that is "an important force for political stability and economic progress in Europe."

In addition, it is noted that the Netherlands "will not be difficult" to accept this technique in their armed forces.

Raytheon Corporation will become the general contractor in the event of a deal.

Earlier, the US State Department approved a deal to sell Estonia HIMARS MLRS for $500 million, according to the Pentagon's Office of Defense Cooperation.