Opportunity
Federal Register #Transmittal No. 26-0F
AIM 9X Sidewinder Block II Missiles and Support for the Netherlands
Posted
April 15, 2026
Identifier
Transmittal No. 26-0F
NAICS
336414, 541330
This notification details a U.S. Department of Defense arms sale to the Government of the Netherlands for AIM 9X Sidewinder Block II missiles and related support. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense (DoD), Navy, on behalf of the Government of the Netherlands - OEM Highlight: - Raytheon is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the AIM 9X Sidewinder Block II missiles - Products and Quantities: - Up to 246 AIM 9X Sidewinder Block II tactical missiles (including an increase of 87 additional missiles) - Up to 16 AIM 9X Block II Sidewinder Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM) (including 10 additional CATMs) - 2 AIM 9X Block II Sidewinder special air training missiles - 14 AIM 9X Block II Sidewinder tactical guidance units - 2 AIM 9X Block II Sidewinder CATM guidance units - Missile containers, spares, and additional support equipment - Services and Support: - U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services - Personal training and training equipment - Technical assistance - Warranties - Classified and unclassified publications and technical documents - Notable Requirements: - Sale includes both classified and unclassified elements (up to SECRET) - Supports a NATO ally's defense capabilities - Total estimated value: $756 million (with $651.7 million in Major Defense Equipment) - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Government of the Netherlands
Description
The Department of Defense (DoD) is publishing an unclassified notification regarding arms sales to the Government of the Netherlands. The notification details the sale of AIM 9X Sidewinder Block II tactical missiles and related equipment, including training missiles, guidance units, missile containers, spares, and technical support services. The total estimated value of the sale is approximately $756 million, with Major Defense Equipment constituting $651.7 million. This sale supports U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives by enhancing the security of a NATO ally.