Sidewinder Sale

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced in a statement this morning that it had notified Congress of a proposed $105 million foreign military sale of "80 AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Block II All-Up-Round Missiles and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support." Further:

This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a friendly country that has been, and continues to be, an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East.

The Kuwait Air Force is modernizing its fighter aircraft to better support its own air defense needs. The proposed sale of AIM-9X-2 missiles will enhance Kuwait’s interoperability with the U.S. and among other Central Command nations, making it a more valuable partner in an increasingly important area of the world.

The proposed sale of this weapon system will not alter the basic military balance in the region.

The prime contractor will be Raytheon Missile Systems Company in Tucson, Arizona. There are no known offset agreements in connection with this potential sale.

Implementation of this proposed sale will require travel of U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Kuwait on a temporary basis for program technical support and management oversight.

There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.

Other recent DSCA news includes:

DSCA Statement On FY-11 Foreign Military Sales

In a Dec. 3, 2011, statement, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced that U.S. foreign military sales passed the $30 billion mark for the fourth consecutive year, with the fiscal year 2011 total reaching $34.8 billion.

DSCA Letter To Congress On Proposed Patriot Systems Engineering Services Sale

In a Dec. 22, 2011, letter, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency informs Congress of a proposed $120 million foreign military sale of Patriot missile systems engineering services to Saudi Arabia.

DSCA Letter To Congress On Proposed $304 Million JDAM Sale To UAE

In a Nov. 29, 2011, letter, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency informs Congress of a proposed $304 million foreign military sale of Joint Direct Attack Munitions and related equipment.

DSCA Letter To Congress On Proposed F-16 Sale To Indonesia

In a Nov. 16, 2011, letter, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency informs Congress of a proposed $750 million sale of 24 F-16C/D Block 25 fighter aircraft and related parts to Indonesia.

DSCA Letter To Congress On Proposed EMALS/AAG Sale To Great Britain

In a Nov. 15, 2011, letter, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency informs Congress of a proposed $200 million sale of "long-lead subassemblies" for the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System/Advanced Arresting Gear to the United Kingdom.

DSCA Letter To Congress On $300 Million Proposed Aircraft Sale To Australia

In a Nov. 15, 2011, letter, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency informs Congress of a potential $300 million sale of a C-17 Globemaster cargo aircraft and related equipment and services to Australia.