Federal Register #Transmittal No. 2652 and Transmittal No. 2643

Arms Sales: AGM184 Joint Strike Missiles for Belgium and AH64E Apache Upgrades for Korea

This opportunity involves a major arms sales notification from the Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), for Belgium and the Republic of Korea: - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) - OEMs Highlighted: - Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace AS (AGM184 Joint Strike Missile) - RTX Corporation (supporting missile systems) - The Boeing Company (AH64E Apache systems and upgrades) - Belgium Procurement: - AGM184 Joint Strike Missiles (for F35 platform) - Includes spare parts, consumables, accessories, repair and return support - Training aids, devices, and spare parts - Testing and multi-purpose missile equipment - Software delivery and support (classified and unclassified) - Publications and technical documentation - Transportation support - Engineering, technical, and logistics support services - Estimated value: $236 million - Republic of Korea Procurement: - AH64E Apache Upgrade package including: - 8 AN/APG78 Fire Control Radars (FCR) Mast Mounted Assemblies - 8 Longbow FCR Radar Electronic Units - 40 AN/ARC231A (RT 1987) Very High Frequency/Ultra High Frequency radios - Small Tactical Terminal KOR24A with Link 16 capability - Improved Data Modem-401 - AAR57 Common Missile Warning System - Manned-Unmanned Teaming X (MUMTX) - Enhanced Image Intensifier (EI2) cameras - Support equipment, special tools, test equipment, repair and spare parts - Software delivery and support, publications, technical documentation, personnel training, and logistics/program support - Estimated value: $1.2 billion - Notable Requirements: - All items are for government-to-government sales to NATO and Indo-Pacific allies - Includes both hardware and extensive support, training, and logistics services - Aims to enhance allied military capabilities without altering regional military balance

Description

The Department of Defense is publishing an unclassified notification regarding arms sales to foreign governments. The notification details proposed sales including the sale of AGM184 Joint Strike Missiles to Belgium valued at $236 million and an upgrade program for the Republic of Korea's AH64E Apache helicopters valued at $1.2 billion. These sales include various defense articles, support services, training, and technical documentation. The sales aim to support U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives by enhancing the military capabilities of NATO and Indo-Pacific allies without altering the basic military balance in their regions.

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