US Approves Sale Of Israel’s David’s Sling Missile Defense System To Finland

IN FILE - An Israeli air force soldier (R) and an American air force soldier stand near the Israeli Defense Forces military system David's Sling at Hatzor Israeli Air Force Base in central Israel, on February 25, 2016. The U.S. government on Wednesday authorized the sale of Israel's David's Sling missile defense system to Finland, according to the Israeli Defense Ministry. GIL COHEN-MAGEN/AFP/GETTY IMAGES

The U.S. government on Wednesday authorized the sale of Israel’s David’s Sling missile defense system to Finland, according to the Israeli Defense Ministry.

The procurement deal, worth some $345 million, is expected to be ratified soon during an official signing ceremony, Jerusalem said in a statement.