Federal Register #Transmittal No. 26-1F

Arms Sales Notification: APKWS-II Guidance Sections, AIM-9X Sidewinder Missiles, and Support Equipment for Italy, Bahrain, and Korea

This arms sales notification from the Department of Defense (DoD), via the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, details major international sales of advanced precision weapon systems and related support: - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense - Defense Security Cooperation Agency - Principal OEMs: - BAE Systems (APKWS-II guidance sections) - Honeywell (rocket motors) - General Electric (warheads) - Products and Quantities: - Italy: 5,031 APKWS-II Guidance Sections Single Variant (WGU-59B/B) - Includes LAU-131 A/A launchers, Mk-152 high explosive warheads, MK66 rocket motors, proximity fuzes, WTU-1/B practice warheads, inert rocket motors, and support equipment - Bahrain: Multiple APKWS-II systems and related equipment - Korea: 103 AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II tactical missiles and 10 AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II Tactical Guidance Units - Additional items: Launcher Aircraft Units (LAU-131), Triple Ejector Racks (TER-9/A), Ejector Racks (MAU-12), Bomb Rack Units (BRU-26A), Precision Armament Control System Software, Sniper Operational Flight Plan Update, LAU-131A/A or LAU-68F/A Umbilical Cables - Services Requested: - Engineering, technical, and logistics support - Personnel training and training equipment - Publications and technical documentation - Transportation and program support - Notable Requirements: - Large-scale procurement of precision-guided munitions and associated launch and support equipment - Comprehensive support services including training, logistics, and technical documentation - Sales intended to enhance allied defense capabilities and support U.S. security interests - Estimated Contract Values: - Italy: ~$364 million - Bahrain: ~$1.213 billion - Korea: ~$125 million

Description

The Department of Defense (DoD) is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification. The notification details the proposed sale of Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System-II (APKWS-II) guidance sections and related equipment to foreign governments including Italy, Bahrain, and the Republic of Korea. The sales include various defense articles such as guided rockets, launchers, warheads, and support services. The total estimated contract values vary by sale, with one example totaling approximately $1.213 billion for Bahrain. The sales aim to support foreign policy and national security objectives by enhancing the defense capabilities of allied nations.

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