Oman Secures $385 Million Deal for Cutting-Edge Joint Standoff Munitions
The State Department has reached a conclusion endorsing a potential Foreign Military Transaction to the Government of Oman for Joint Stand Off Weapons (JSOW) and auxiliary equipment, estimated at a cost of $385 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency has provided the necessary certification to inform Congress regarding this prospective sale today.
The Government of Oman has expressed a desire to acquire forty-eight (48) AGM-154C Joint Stand Off Weapons (JSOW). Additionally, the package includes Dummy Air Training Missiles; Captive Flight Vehicles (CFVs) or Captive Air Training Missiles (CATMs); Environmental Determination Test Vehicles (EDTVs); Free Flight Vehicles (FFVs); containers; mission planning; integration assistance and testing; munitions storage security and training; weapon operational flight program software development; transportation; tools and testing equipment; support apparatus; spare and repair components; publications and technical documents; personnel training along with training tools; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistical support services; and other associated components of logistics and program assistance. The total estimated cost stands at $385 million.
This suggested sale will bolster the foreign policy and national security of the United States by enhancing the safety of a friendly nation that remains a crucial player for political equilibrium and economic advancement in the Middle East.
The anticipated sale would enhance the Royal Air Force of Oman’s capacity to safeguard Oman’s borders, airspace, and territorial waters. This augmented capability will serve as a force multiplier and assist in mitigating regional security challenges. Recent assaults on vessels in the Gulf of Oman have intensified Oman’s necessity for armaments that empower it to protect its territorial waters and guarantee freedom of navigation. Oman will seamlessly integrate these assets into its military forces.
The proposed sale of this apparatus and support will not modify the fundamental military equilibrium in the vicinity.
The primary contractor will be Raytheon Missiles and Defense Company, located in Tucson, AZ. There are no known offset agreements associated with this prospective sale.
The execution of this suggested sale will necessitate annual visits to Oman involving U.S. Government and contractor representatives for technical evaluations, support, and oversight for an estimated duration of seven years.
There will be no detrimental effect on U.S. defense readiness due to this suggested sale.
This announcement of a potential sale is mandated by law. The description and monetary value reflect the highest estimated quantity and dollar value based on preliminary requirements. The actual dollar value may be lower depending on final needs, budget authority, and signed sales agreement(s), if and when finalized.
