The U.S. Department of State has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Jordan of aircraft and munitions support and related equipment for an estimated cost of $70.5 million.
The State Department delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on 19 March 2026, the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs said in a statement.
The Government of Jordan has requested to buy aircraft and munitions support and support equipment; minor modifications and maintenance support; and other related elements of logistics and program support that will be added to a previously implemented case whose value was under the congressional notification threshold.
The original Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case, valued at $49.1 million ($0 in major defense equipment), included spare parts, consumables and accessories, and repair and return support; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support.
The Secretary of State has determined and provided detailed justification that an emergency exists that requires the immediate sale to Jordan of the above defense articles and defense services is in the national security interests of the United States, thereby waiving the Congressional review requirements under Section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping to improve the security of a Major Non-NATO Ally that is an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East.
The proposed sale will improve Jordan’s capability to meet current and future threats by leveraging these spare parts and repairs to maintain the operational readiness of its F-16, C-130, and F-5 aircraft, ensuring its ability to effectively patrol its borders, respond to regional crises, and support CENTCOM’s security objectives in the region. Sustaining these critical platforms allows Jordan to remain a reliable partner in countering terrorism and promoting regional stability, key components of both Jordanian national defense and broader CENTCOM priorities.
Jordan 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 S&K Aerospace, LLC, located in Warner Robbins, Georgia. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Jordan.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.
Source: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs; File Photo: Royal Jordanian Air Force’s F-16 Fighting Falcon Aircraft © Wikimedia
