The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Japan, involving AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $59.03 million, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said in a statement.
Details of the Sale
According to a statement by the DSCA, the Government of Japan has made a request to purchase forty-four (44) AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II Tactical Missiles and twenty-nine (29) AIM-9X Sidewinder Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM). The package also includes missile containers, spare and repair parts, support and test equipment, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, technical assistance, engineering, and logistics support services, transportation and program support, and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total program cost is $59.03 million.
Impact on U.S. Foreign Policy and National Security
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a major ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in the Indo-Pacific region.
The proposed sale will improve Japan’s capability to meet current and future threats in the region. Providing this missile would complement U.S. capabilities, increase capacity in a high-threat region, and support U.S. and Japanese goals to promote regional stability and the strength of the alliance, DSCA said. Japan will have no difficulty absorbing these articles into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.
Principal Contractor and Implementation
The principal contractor will be RTX Corporation, Tucson, AZ. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Japan.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.
The description and dollar value are for the highest estimated quantity and dollar value based on initial requirements. Actual dollar value will be lower depending on final requirements, budget authority, and signed sales agreement(s), if and when concluded.
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