The US Department of State has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Government of Jordan for Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II and related equipment. The estimated total cost is US $100 million (approx. A $144 million).
Jordan has requested to buy up to 1,500 WGU-59A/B or B/B Single Variant Block Upgrade (air-to-air, ground-to-air, or air-to-ground) Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II (All-up-rounds or guidance sections).
The following non-major defence equipment items will also be included: launchers; Mk-152 high explosive warheads; MK66 rocket motors; proximity fuzes; WTU-1/B practice warheads; inert MK66 rocket motors; support equipment; publications and technical documentation; transportation; US Government and contractor engineering, technical, training, and logistical support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support.
The proposed sale will improve Jordan’s capability to meet current and future threats by providing enhancement to its air defense capability in support of the Middle East Air Defense pillar of the Regional Security Construct.
The acquisition of additional APKWS II guided rockets will increase Jordan’s capacity to defend itself, allow for the reduction of sustained US support over time, and provide increased security for US military assets stationed in Jordan.
The principal contractor will be BAE Systems, located in Nashua, New Hampshire.
Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional US Government or contractor representatives to Jordan. Only additional periodic participation in program and technical reviews, training, and maintenance support will be required.