Japan - AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder Missiles

December 15, 2023

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The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Japan of AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $59.03 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. 

The Government of Japan has requested to buy forty-four (44) AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II Tactical Missiles; and twenty-nine (29) AIM-9X Sidewinder Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM). Also included are missile containers; spare and repair parts; repair of repairables; support and test equipment; publications and technical documentation; personnel training and training equipment; technical assistance, engineering, and logistics support services; transportation and program support; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total program cost is $59.03 million. 

The proposed sale will improve Japan’s capability to meet current and future threats in the region. Providing this missile would complement U.S. capabilities, increase capacity in a high-threat region, and support U.S. and Japanese goals to promote regional stability and the strength of the alliance. Japan will have no difficulty absorbing these articles into its armed forces. 

The principal contractor will be RTX Corporation, Tucson, AZ. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.

Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Japan. 

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.

Source : Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA)