The U.S. State Department has cleared two potential foreign military sales to Denmark totaling an estimated $3.73 billion for air-to-air missiles and an integrated air and missile defense capability.
RTX is the principal contractor for the AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles sale, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Friday. For the Integrated Battle Command System with Indirect Fire Protection Capability, the principal contractors are RTX, Lockheed Martin, Leidos and Northrop Grumman.
What Munitions Package Did Denmark Request?
The request covers up to 200 AIM-120C-8 AMRAAMs, along with associated guidance sections, control sections, software, support equipment, spares and logistics assistance. The package is valued at $730 million.
The DSCA said the munitions would help ensure Denmark maintains modern air-to-air capability and remains interoperable with U.S. and NATO air forces.
A separate $3 billion FMS request includes components of the IBCS and IFPC. The request covers launchers, all-up-round magazines, Sentinel A4 radars, engagement operations centers, networking systems, training systems, and related communications and support equipment.
According to the announcement, the system would support medium- and long-range ground-based air defense and enhance Denmark’s ability to counter current and emerging threats.
How Do Denmark’s FMS Requests Support NATO Interoperability?
DSCA said both actions support U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives by strengthening the defense capacity of a NATO ally that contributes to regional stability and economic security in Europe.
The agency noted that Denmark is expected to integrate the equipment without difficulty and that neither sale would alter the regional military balance.
No offset agreements have been proposed at this stage. For the IBCS-related package, up to 14 U.S. government personnel and up to 17 contractor representatives may be required to support fielding and training activities over a multiyear period.
