The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Italy of Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $211 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
The Government of Italy has requested to buy thirty (30) AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), forty (40) AIM-120C-8 AMRAAMs, and two (2) AIM-120C-7 AMRAAM guidance sections. The following non-MDE items will also be included: AMRAAM control section spares and containers; spare and repair parts, consumables, accessories, and repair and return support; weapon system support and software; classified and unclassified software delivery and support; classified and unclassified publications and technical documentation; personnel training and training equipment; U.S. government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistical support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $211 million.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a NATO Ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in Europe.
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Download free sample pages More informationThe proposed sale will improve Italy’s capability to meet current and future threats by ensuring Italy has modern, capable air-to-air munitions. It will also advance United States interoperability with NATO and the Italian Armed Forces. Italy already has AMRAAMs in its inventory and will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment 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 RTX Corporation, located in Tucson, AZ. 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 Italy.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.
The description and dollar value are for the highest estimated quantity and dollar value based on initial requirements. Actual dollar value will be lower depending on final requirements, budget authority, and signed sales agreement(s), if and when concluded.
