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US approves potential sale of AIM-9X missiles to South Korea

Created at 21 Aug · 6:46 PM1 source↑ Market-relevant
IN SHORT

The U.S. State Department has authorized a potential sale of AIM-9X air-to-air missiles and related equipment to South Korea for an estimated $125 million. The proposed sale aims to enhance South Korea's air defense capabilities and interoperability with U.S. Forces.

Key Numbers

$125 millionestimated cost of potential missile sale
103AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II tactical missiles requested
10guidance units requested

Who's Involved

U.S. State Department
authorized potential sale of missiles
South Korea
recipient of potential missile sale
RTX Corporation
principal contractor for the sale
US approves potential sale of AIM-9X missiles to South Korea

↳ Why This Matters

This arms sale strengthens the defense capabilities of a key U.S. ally in the Indo-Pacific region, enhancing regional security and interoperability with U.S. forces.

Key facts

  • The U.S. State Department authorized a potential sale of AIM-9X air-to-air missiles to South Korea.
  • The estimated cost of the proposed sale is $125 million.
  • South Korea requested 103 AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II tactical missiles and 10 guidance units.
  • The sale aims to improve South Korea's air defense capabilities and interoperability with U.S. Forces.

The U.S. government has authorized a potential sale of AIM-9X air-to-air missiles and related equipment to South Korea, the State Department announced. The proposed Foreign Military Sale is estimated to cost $125 million and requires congressional notification and review.

South Korea has requested the purchase of 103 AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II tactical missiles and 10 guidance units, along with other non-major defense items such as training aids and spare parts. The State Department stated that the sale will support U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives by enhancing the security of an important Indo-Pacific ally.

According to the department, the proposed sale will help improve the Republic of Korea's ability to counter current and future threats by expanding its air defense capabilities, deterring aggression, and ensuring interoperability with U.S. Forces. RTX Corporation is listed as the principal contractor for the sale.

Frequently asked questions

The AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II is a tactical air-to-air missile designed for air defense.

A Foreign Military Sale is a program through which the U.S. government sells defense articles and services to international partners.

RTX Corporation is the principal contractor for this potential sale.

What Happens Next

01Congressional notification and review of the proposed sale.

How It Developed

The U.S. government authorized a potential sale of AIM-9X air-to-air missiles to South Korea.
The proposed sale is estimated to cost $125 million.
South Korea requested 103 AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II tactical missiles and 10 guidance units.
The State Department stated the sale will enhance South Korea's air defense capabilities and interoperability with U.S. Forces.

Sources

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U.S. approves potential sale of AIM-9X air-to-air missilesYonhap News Agency

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