Kuwait Greenlit for AIM-120 Missiles and Precision Munitions for Eurofighter Typhoons
The State Department has carried out an assessment endorsing a potential Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Kuwait for Cutting-edge Armaments in Assistance of the Eurofighter Typhoon Aircraft Initiative and associated apparatus, with an estimated expense of $397 million.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency has sent the necessary certification to inform Congress about this potential transaction today.
The Government of Kuwait has expressed the desire to obtain sixty (60) AIM-120 C-7/8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs); two hundred fifty (250) MK-84 General Purpose 2000LB bombs; five hundred one (501) MK-83 General Purpose 1000LB bombs; three hundred fifty (350) KMU-556 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) tail kits for GBU-31V1 2000LB bombs; seven hundred two (702) MXU-667 Air Foil Groups (AFG) intended for GBU-48 Enhanced Paveway II (EPW-II) 1000LB bombs; and seven hundred two (702) MAU-210 Enhanced Computer Control Groups (ECCG) tailored for GBU-48 Enhanced Paveway II (EPW-II) 1000LB bombs. Also included are FMU-139 Joint Programmable Fuze Systems; AMRAAM storage containers; weaponry support and software; inert munitions, trainers, and training apparatus; bomb components; spare and repair parts; personnel instruction and training materials; publications and technical documentation; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics assistance services; along with other related elements of support for logistics and programs. The total estimated expenditure stands at $397 million.
The suggested sale will enhance Kuwait’s capacity to address present and forthcoming regional threats. Kuwait plans to integrate these missiles and munitions with the Eurofighter Typhoon fleet it is acquiring. Kuwait has demonstrated a commitment to modernizing its military and will seamlessly incorporate these armaments into its armed forces.
The primary contractors will be Raytheon Missiles and Defense, Tucson, AZ; and Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, Archbald, PA. Various end items will be sourced from U.S. Government stock. Currently, there are no known offset agreements linked to this prospective sale. Any offset agreements will be outlined during negotiations between the buyer and the contractor(s).
Execution of this proposed transaction will not necessitate the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Kuwait.
There will be no negative effect on U.S. defense readiness stemming from this proposed sale.
This notification of a possible sale is mandated by law. The outline and financial value correspond to the highest anticipated quantity and financial value based on initial needs. The actual financial value may be less depending on final requirements, budget allocations, and finalized sales agreement(s), if and when concluded.
Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA)
