WASHINGTON - The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Netherlands of Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles -Extended Range. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency has already delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale.
The Government of the Netherlands has requested to buy 265 AGM-88G Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles - Extended Range (AARGM-ER) All Up Rounds (AUR) (includes 15 Fly-to-Buy Rounds); eight AGM-88G AARGM-ER Guidance Sections (spares); and eight AGM-88G AARGM-ER Control Sections (spares). Along wth other equipment and services, this deal has an estimated total cost of $700 million.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy 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. The proposed sale will improve the Netherlands' capability to meet current and future threats by suppressing and destroying land or sea-land based radar emitters associated with enemy air defenses. This capability denies the adversary the use of its air defense systems, thereby improving the survivability of the Netherlands tactical aircraft.
The principal contractor will be Northrop Grumman Systems located in Falls Church, VA.