State Dept OKs $304M in Turkey FMS Deals for Missiles

The State Department has cleared Turkey’s two foreign military sales requests worth approximately $304.1 million combined to procure AIM-120C-8 advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles, or AMRAAM, and AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II missiles from the U.S. government.

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Wednesday RTX will serve as the principal contractor in the proposed FMS deals, which seek to provide Turkey with air defense capability to enable it to defend its homeland and U.S. personnel against threats.

DSCA has informed Congress of the proposed transactions.

AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM Procurement

The Turkish government requested to buy $225 million worth of AIM-120C-8 AMRAAMs; AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM guidance sections; AMRAAM containers and support equipment; common munitions built-in-test reprogramming equipment; consumables and accessories; and spare parts.

The proposed FMS deal also covers weapons system support and software; classified software delivery and support; transportation support; U.S. government and contractor engineering; studies and surveys; and logistics and program support.

AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II Missiles

Under a $79.1 million FMS deal, Turkey asked the U.S. government to purchase 60 AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II all-up-round missiles and 11 AIM-9X Block II Tactical guidance units.

The request also includes the delivery of missile containers and support equipment; missile support; spare parts; U.S. government and contractor engineering, logistics and technical services; and related program support.

The proposed transaction will require the annual deployment of three U.S. government and two contractor representatives to Turkey for approximately eight years to conduct technical reviews and provide oversight and support.

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