The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Government of Italy of Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles with Extended Range and related equipment for an estimated cost of US $301 million (approx. A $454 million). The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) delivered the required certification notifying Congress.
Italy has requested to buy 100 AGM-158B/B-2 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles with Extended Range (JASSM-ER). The following non-MDE items will also be included: JASSM classified test equipment and containers; KGV-135A encryption devices; spare and repair parts, consumables and accessories, and repair and return support; weapon system support and software; classified and unclassified software; classified and unclassified publications and technical documentation; transportation support; site surveys; US Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support.
The proposed sale will improve Italy’s capability to meet current and future threats by providing stand-off capability via advanced, long-range strike systems for employment on Italian fighter aircraft, including but not limited to F-35 aircraft.
The principal contractor will be Lockheed Martin, located in Orlando, Florida. Implementation of the proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional US Government or contractor representatives to Italy.