The Department of Foreign Affairs has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Government of Singapore for AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles and associated equipment valued at $133 million.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has submitted the required certification notifying Congress of the possible sale.
Previously, the Singapore Government had proposed purchasing 54 AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missiles and two AIM-120C-8 guidance sections.
Non-MDE (non- Major Defense Equipment ) items are also included such as AMRAAM control section spare parts, missile containers, and support equipment, Common Ammunition Integrated Test Equipment (BIT)/Reprogramming (CMBRE), ADU-89/E Adapter Group Computer Test Set, spare parts, consumables and accessories.
Then there is repair and return support, weapons systems support and software, and classified software delivery and support.
Then classified and unclassified technical publications and documentation, training support and equipment, studies and surveys, U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics and program support.
The DSCA said the proposed sale would support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by enhancing the security of a strategic partner that is a critical force for political stability and economic progress in Asia.
This sale will also meet Singapore's need to maintain operational readiness and interoperability with US and coalition forces.
In addition, to enhance Singapore's effectiveness in training and combat operations and contribute to stability and deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region.
Acting as prime contractor on the sale is RTX Corporation in Tucson, Arizona.
