The US Department of State has approved a $330m potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Brazil for FIM-92K Stinger Block I missiles and related equipment.
Brazil seeks to purchase 100 FIM-92K Stinger Block I missiles, along with additoinal non-major defence items such as gripstocks, engineering support, integration services, as well as technical and logistics assistance from both US government and contractor sources.
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The package also covers various related elements for logistics and programme support.
RTX and Lockheed Martin have been appointed as the principal contractor for the FMS.
According to the Department of State, no offset agreements have been put forward at this stage, with any such arrangements to be negotiated directly between Brazil and the contractors if required.
The FIM-92 Stinger platform is a short-range, man portable air defence system (MANPADS), which replaced the older FIM-43 Redeye model.
The specific FIM-92K version selected by Brazil is equipped with a vehicle data link, allowing for external targeting rather than relying solely on the missile’s onboard seeker system.
The Stinger’s maximum range is 4.8km, and it can reach targets at altitudes up to 12,500ft.
According to information from the US Department of State, if completed, the sale would expand Brazil’s capacity to manage its own territorial security and counter actions linked to narco-terrorism.
“This acquisition supports Brazil’s defense modernization efforts aimed at doing more for its own defense by securing South American airspace from illicit trafficking operations,” it stated.
Brazil is expected to be able to incorporate the new equipment into its armed forces without significant difficulty.
No additional assignments of US officials or contractor representatives will be required in connection with the sale, and US defence readiness is not expected to be affected.
