The US Department of State has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Government of Japan to buy equipment and services in support of its indigenous upgraded Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectiles (HVGP) capability, including test preparation, test support, and transportation support.
The approximate total cost is US $340 million (approx. A $490 million).
Japan has requested to buy equipment and services in support of its indigenous upgraded Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectiles (HVGP) capability, including test preparation, test support, and transportation support, to include range support; test utility support (water, gas, electricity); range surveillance; range safety including flight termination system reviews; radio frequency assignments; test plan generation; test data; environmental and site approvals; office facilities; administrative service; transport of test equipment; procurement of measuring equipment; coordination meetings in the United States and Japan; and other related elements of logistics and program support. Equipment and services will be provided by the US Government.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a major ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in the Indo-Pacific.