Key facts
- Singapore will purchase additional Hellfire missiles and related equipment from the U.S.
- The U.S. State Department approved a $22.3 million foreign military sale.
- The sale includes 12 AGM-114R Hellfire II missiles.
- The purchase aims to bolster Singapore's defense capabilities against current and future threats.
The United States has approved a potential sale of Hellfire missiles and related equipment to Singapore valued at $22.3 million. The U.S. State Department announced the approval, stating that the sale will enhance Singapore's capability to meet current and future threats by providing additional defensive capabilities.
The package includes 12 AGM-114R Hellfire II missiles, along with support equipment. The U.S. government determined that the sale is in furtherance of U.S. foreign policy and national security interests, contributing to the security of a key partner in the Indo-Pacific region.