Federal Register #26-78

Arms Sales: AIM-9X Sidewinder Missiles to Korea and MQ-9 Logistics Support to France

This arms sales notification from the Department of Defense covers major defense equipment and support services for the Republic of Korea and France: - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense - Navy (for Korea sale) - Air Force (for France sale) - OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers): - RTX Corporation (AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles) - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (MQ-9 aircraft) - Vendors: - RTX Corporation - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems - Products/Services Requested: - Republic of Korea: - 103 AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II tactical missiles (Part Number: AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II) - 10 AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II Tactical Guidance Units (Part Number: AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II) - Non-MDE support items: active optical target detector, training, weapon system support, training aids/devices, spare parts, engineering, technical, and logistics support - France: - Contractor logistics support for MQ-9 aircraft, including components, spares, accessories, repair and return, software and software support, simulator software, personnel training and training equipment, publications and technical documentation, engineering, technical, and logistical support, ground handling equipment, site surveys, transportation support - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Sensitive technology involved, classified up to SECRET - Sales intended to enhance air defense, interoperability, and operational readiness for allied nations - Both sales support U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives - Estimated value: $125 million (Korea), $353 million (France, logistics support)

Description

The Department of Defense has published an unclassified arms sales notification detailing proposed sales to various countries including the Republic of Korea and France. The notification includes major defense equipment such as AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II tactical missiles and related support services. The sales aim to improve the security and defense capabilities of allied nations, supporting U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives. The total estimated values of the sales vary, with specific items and services outlined for each prospective purchaser.

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