An American military contractor has obtained a contract to supply the United Arab Emirates with tactical long-range surface-to-surface missiles.

Ken Musculus, the vice president of Tactical Missiles for Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, announced the multi-million-dollar deal on Wednesday.

�ATACMS (Army Tactical Missile System) has unsurpassed surface-to-surface capability,� he said, adding, �It is extremely reliable and proven in combat, which is why it continues to be our customers� choice for long-range strike requirements.�

The guided surface-to-surface missile, with a range of up to 300 km, is fired from a guided missile launch pad.

The Persian Gulf Arab state, which is one of the world�s top five arms importers, has signed large weapons deals with the United States in the recent years.

UK-based IHS Jane�s, an intelligence provider to militaries, governments, intelligence agencies and industries, has predicted that Abu Dhabi will double its spending on military imports in 2015.

By Press TV