The U.S. Department of State has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates for purchase of Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System-II Guidance Sections and related equipment. The estimated total cost is $1.041 billion.

The Government of the United Arab Emirates has requested to buy up to ten thousand (10,000) Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System-II guidance sections consisting of a combination of air-to-air and air-to-ground configurations. 

The following non-major defense equipment items will also be included:  Mk-152 high explosive warheads; MK66 rocket motors; proximity fuzes; WTU-1/B practice warheads; inert MK66 rocket motors; other support equipment; publications and technical documentation; transportation; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, training, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support.

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a major defense partner.  The United Arab Emirates is a force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East.

The proposed sale will improve the United Arab Emirates’ capability to meet current and future threats by developing and maintaining a strong and ready self-defense capability and improving interoperability with U.S. forces.  The United Arab Emirates will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its Armed Forces.

The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.

The principal contractor will be BAE Systems, Inc., located in Nashua, New Hampshire.

At this time, the U.S. Government is not aware of any offset agreement proposed in connection with this potential sale.  Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor.

Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to the United Arab Emirates but will require temporary visits by U.S. Government and contractor representatives to participate in program and technical reviews, local training, and maintenance support.

There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. 

Source: U.S. Department of State; Bureau of Political-Military Affairs; File Photo: Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) © BAE Systems Inc.