The United States has given the green light for potential foreign military sales totaling nearly $3 billion to the United Kingdom, Denmark, and Kuwait. The approved sales include long-range strike missiles, aircraft protection systems, and counter-drone platforms, as announced by the State Department. Kuwait leads with a package valued at $1.98 billion, focusing on acquiring counter-unmanned aerial systems platforms and associated equipment to enhance its defense capabilities against present and future threats.
In a separate notification, Denmark has been authorized a potential sale worth $842 million for 200 AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles with Extended Range (JASSM-ER) and relevant gear. This deal aims to bolster Denmark’s ability to address current and future threats by empowering the Royal Danish Air Force with the capacity for long-range precision strikes, thereby enhancing the capabilities of its F-35 aircraft. Lockheed Martin, based in Orlando, Florida, will serve as the primary contractor for the Denmark sale.
Additionally, the United Kingdom has been granted approval to purchase Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures and associated equipment amounting to an estimated $160 million. The UK’s request encompasses Guardian Laser Turret Assemblies, AN/AAQ 24(V)N Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures system processor replacements, missile warning sensors, support equipment, software, spare parts, and logistics support. This proposed sale is intended to enhance the UK’s readiness to tackle current and future threats by providing advanced protection for large air mobility platforms, thereby ensuring the operational readiness of the Royal Air Force. The Boeing Company, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, will be the principal contractor for the UK sale.
The State Department emphasized that these proposed sales would not disrupt the fundamental military balance in the respective regions and would not negatively impact US defense readiness. These notifications were released by the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs as part of the US Foreign Military Sales process, with the understanding that congressional notification does not signify the finalization of a contract but represents a significant milestone in the process.
