US Approves $346 Million Arms Deal with Nigeria

The US State Department has approved potential sales of munitions, precision bombs, and rockets to Nigeria for an estimated $346 million. The sales are being contracted by Lockheed Martin, RTX Missiles and Defense, and BAE Systems. The Pentagon announced the approval on Wednesday.

The U.S. State Department has approved potential sales of munitions, precision bombs, and rockets to Nigeria for an estimated $346 million. The sales are being contracted by Lockheed Martin, RTX Missiles and Defense, and BAE Systems. The Pentagon announced the approval on Wednesday.

The sale includes advanced weapons systems that are expected to enhance Nigeria's defense capabilities against various threats. The announcement comes amidst increasing geopolitical tensions and growing demands for advanced military technology in the region.

Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT), one of the key contractors involved, has a long-standing reputation for developing highly advanced hypersonic technology. The company is currently developing the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS), a boost-glide hypersonic missile designed for rapid, long-range precision strikes. In May 2025, a successful end-to-end flight test of CPS was conducted in Florida, demonstrating its potential to revolutionize military operations [1].

RTX Missiles and Defense, another key player in the contract, has been at the forefront of hypersonic development. The company's hypersonic air cruise missile, the HACM, is powered by scramjet engines and can reach speeds of Mach 5 or greater. RTX's ANTPY 2 radar, upgraded with Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology, is capable of detecting and tracking hypersonic missiles. The company's Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) has recently transitioned from prototype to production following successful flight tests [1].

BAE Systems, a global defense, aerospace, and security company, is also involved in the contract. The company has been active in various defense projects and is known for its innovative solutions in military technology.

The approval of these sales underscores the growing importance of hypersonic technology in modern warfare. As organizations worldwide strive to innovate next-generation defense solutions, hypersonic technology has emerged as one of the most advanced and sought-after technologies [1].

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[1] https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/beyond-mach-5-how-rtx-redefining-hypersonic-dominance