Washington, DC [US], May 15 (ANI): The US State Department has authorized a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case allowing Turkiye to acquire AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and associated logistics and program support for approximately USD 225 million.
According to the official statement, the Turkish government requested to purchase 53 AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missiles and six AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM guidance sections. The deal also includes non-MDE items such as AMRAAM containers, support equipment, Common Munitions Built-in-Test (BIT) Reprogramming Equipment (CMBRE), spare parts, consumables, accessories, repair and return support, weapon system support and software, classified software delivery and support, classified publications, technical documentation, transportation support, studies, surveys, and other related logistics and program support elements.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency submitted the required certification to Congress regarding the potential sale. The estimated cost of the deal is USD 225 million.
In its statement, the US State Department emphasized that this sale aligns with the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by strengthening the security of a NATO ally that contributes to political and economic stability in Europe. The deal will enhance Turkiye’s air defense capabilities, helping protect its homeland and US personnel stationed there. The department added that Turkiye would have no issues integrating these articles and services into its armed forces, and the sale would not alter the regional military balance.
The principal contractor for the deal will be RTX Corporation, based in Tucson, Arizona. The US government currently does not know of any offset agreements related to this potential sale, as such agreements would be negotiated between the buyer and the contractor.
Furthermore, the statement clarified that the proposed sale would not require additional US Government or contractor representatives to be assigned to Turkiye and would not negatively impact US defense readiness. (ANI)
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