U.S. military personnel prepare a Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) for a US Air Force (USAF) B-1 Lancer bomber jet on the tarmac at RAF Fairford in south-west England on March 12, 2026. [AFP/YONHAP]
The U.S. government has authorized a potential sale to Korea of Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) precision bombs and related equipment, the State Department said Monday, noting the proposed sale will help enhance the Asian ally's defense capabilities.
The department announced its decision on the potential government-to-government Foreign Military Sale (FMS) estimated to cost $106 million. The proposed sale requires congressional endorsement.
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Korea has made a request to buy 708 KMU-557 JDAM tail kits, 58 KMU-572 JDAM guidance sets and other items, including weapons support equipment and U.S. government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services, according to the department.
