The US Department of State has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Government of the Netherlands for Hellfire Missiles and related equipment. The approximate total cost is US $200 million (approx. A $279 million).
The Netherlands has requested to buy 530 AGM-114R2 Hellfire Missiles.
The following non-major defence equipment items will also be included: US Army Aviation and Missile Command Security Assistance Management Directorate technical assistance; Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions Project Office technical assistance; non-standard books, publications, and other Hellfire publications; integration support; and other related elements of logistics and program support.
This enhanced capability will contribute to the Netherlands’ military goals of updating capability while further enhancing interoperability with the United States and other allies.
The principal contractor will be Lockheed Martin Corporation, located in Orlando, Florida.