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The government of Denmark is expected to acquire 340 AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder tactical missiles and equipment under a possible US$318.4 million US foreign military sale approved by the US State Department.
The US Congress was notified of the potential foreign military sale by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) on 12 November this year.
The possible sale also includes 34 AIM-9X Block II tactical guidance units, training aids, weapon software, support equipment, US government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services.
“This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a NATO ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in Europe,” according to a statement from the DSCA.
“The proposed sale will improve Denmark’s capability to meet current and future threats by ensuring its aviation forces’ interoperability with the United States and other allied forces as well as their ability to contribute to missions of mutual interest.
“Denmark currently operates the AIM-9X missile system with F-35A aircraft and ground-based air defence and will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces.
“The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. There will be no adverse impact on US defence readiness as a result of this proposed sale.
“Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of four US government and four contractor representatives to Denmark on a temporary basis in conjunction with program technical oversight and support requirements.”
The principal contractor is expected to be RTX Corporation.
