![]() The principal contractor will be Raytheon Missile Systems Company, Tucson, Arizona. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. Norway will have no difficulty absorbing these weapons into its armed forces. European Command’s goal of combined air operations interoperability and standardization between Norwegian and U.S. The proposed sale will improve Norway’s capability to meet current and future threats by providing advanced air-to-air capability for its F-35A fleet, enabling it to fulfill NATO missions and meet U.S. 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 an important force for political stability and economic progress in Europe. The estimated total cost is $950 million. Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services, studies and surveys and other related elements of logistical and program support. Also included are AIM-120 Control Sections, Captive Air Training Missiles (CATMs), and missile containers weapon system support equipment integration support and test equipment transportation repair and return support and equipment warranties classified and unclassified software delivery and support spare and repair parts, consumables, and accessories publications and technical documentation maintenance and maintenance support personnel training and training equipment U.S. The Government of Norway has requested to buy up to two hundred five (205) AIM-120 D-series Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) up to sixty (60) AIM-120 C-8 or D-series AMRAAMs and four (4) AIM-120D AMRAAM Guidance Sections. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. WASHINGTON, JThe State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Norway of AIM-120 C-8 or D Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $950 million. ![]()
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