WASHINGTON - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Singapore of air-to-ground munitions kits, and related equipment and services for an estimated cost of $55 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
The Government of Singapore has requested to buy :
-one hundred (100) KMU-556 Tail Kits for Joint Direct-Attack Munition (JDAM) GBU-31;
-nine hundred (900) KMU-572 Tail Kits for JDAM GBU-38 and Laser JDAM GBU-54;
-two hundred fifty (250) MAU-169 Computer Control Group for 500lb Paveway-II (PWII) GBU-12; and
-two hundred fifty (250) MXU-650 Air Foil Group for 500lb PWII GBU-12.
Also included are DSU-38 laser guidance sets; Common Munitions Built-In-Test (BIT)/Reprogramming Equipment (CMBRE); spare parts, consumables, and accessories, and repair and return support; aircraft and munitions support and support equipment; personnel training and training equipment; unclassified software; unclassified technical books and other publications; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services, studies and surveys; and other related elements of logistical and program support. The estimated total cost is $55 million.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a strategic partner that is an important force for political stability and economic progress in Asia.
The proposed sale will support the Republic of Singapore Air Force’s capability to contribute to coalition operations and meet its national defense requirements. Singapore will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces.
This proposed sale will not alter the basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractor will be Raytheon Missile and Defense, Tucson, AZ. A portion of defense articles is anticipated to come from U.S. Government stock. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this sale.
(DSCA)