The U.S. government authorized a potential sale to Korea of AIM-9X air-to-air missiles and related equipment in Washington on Friday. The State Department said the proposed Foreign Military Sale is estimated at $125 million and still needs congressional notification and review. Korea requested 103 AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II tactical missiles, 10 guidance units, training aids, spare parts and other non-major defense items. The department said the sale would help expand Korea’s air defense capability and ensure interoperability with U.S. forces.
An F-15K fighter jet firing an AIM-9X air-to-air missile during a training session over a Yellow Sea firing range, May 20. Yonhap
WASHINGTON — The U.S. government has authorized a potential sale to Korea of AIM-9X air-to-air missiles and related equipment, the State Department said Friday, noting that the proposed sale will help enhance the Asian ally's air defense capabilities.
The department announced its decision on the potential government-to-government Foreign Military Sale (FMS), which is estimated to cost $125 million. The proposed sale requires congressional notification and review.
Korea has requested the purchase of 103 AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II tactical missiles and 10 guidance units, as well as other non-major defense items, such as training aids and devices, and spare parts, according to the department.
