"Stinger is simply a ground-to-air rocket chosen by 24 countries including Germany and 9 another NATO members" —[https://www.diehl.com//defence/en/press-and-media/news/rtxs-raytheon-signs-mou-with-diehl-defence-for-stinger-mission-co-production), president of Land & Air defence Systems at Raytheon. "We are observing historically advanced request for Stinger due to its unparalleled effectiveness and effectiveness in combating various short-range risks". The agreement should be seen in the context of additional purchases of Stingers by Germany and another allies. The applicable agreement was [concluded in July 2024, with a reasonably distant transportation date, set for the years 2028-2029.](https://defence24.pl/power-arms/Germans-buy-drogie-stingers-stracona-shan-pioruna)