The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Government of Denmark of AIM-9X Block II Tactical Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of US $318.4 million (approx. AU $486.8 million). The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has delivered the required certification notifying Congress.
The Government of Denmark has requested to buy up to 340 AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder tactical missiles and up to 34 AIM-9X Block II tactical guidance units. The following non-MDE items will also be included: training aids; weapon software; training; support equipment; spare and repair parts; publications and technical documentation; transportation; US Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support.
Denmark currently operates the AIM-9X missile system with F-35A aircraft and ground-based air defence. The principal contractor will be RTX Corporation, located in Arlington, Virginia.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of four US Government and four contractor representatives to Denmark on a temporary basis in conjunction with program technical oversight and support requirements.