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U.S. Clears Possible $730 Million AMRAAM Sale to Denmark After $3 Billion Air-Defense Nod

The State Department issued preliminary export approvals rather than signing procurement contracts.

Overview

  • The latest notice covers 200 AIM-120C-8 air-to-air missiles and associated equipment valued at $730 million.
  • The package for the missiles also includes three guidance systems, according to the Pentagon.
  • A separate approval issued earlier covers an integrated air and missile defense battle command system estimated at about $3 billion.
  • That air-defense package includes IBCS, eight launchers, and two Sentinel A4 radars requested by Denmark.
  • Both approvals are notifications of possible Foreign Military Sales with no delivery timelines or finalized agreements disclosed.