The US Department of State has authorised a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Netherlands involving Hellfire missiles and associated equipment, with an estimated value of $200 million.
The Netherlands seeks to acquire up to 530 AGM-114R2 Hellfire missiles.
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In addition, the proposed deal also includes non-major defence equipment items such as technical assistance from the US Army Aviation and Missile Command Security Assistance Management Directorate, support from the Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions Project Office, integration support, logistics, programme support, and various publications relating to Hellfire missiles.
The AGM-114R2 Hellfire II, also known as Romeo Hellfire, is an air-to-ground, anti-tank guided missile. It employs semi-active laser guidance and a multi-purpose warhead suitable for targeting both armoured and unarmoured threats.
Lockheed Martin has been appointed as the primary contractor for this transaction.
According to the US State Department, the proposed sale aims to advance US foreign policy and national security objectives by enhancing the security of a Nato ally considered significant for political stability and economic progress in Europe.
The sale is intended to modernise the Netherlands’ armed forces, increase its capacity to strengthen domestic defence, and deter threats in the region.
The arrangement is also expected to support the Netherlands’ objectives to update its military capabilities and improve interoperability with the US and other allied nations.
“The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region,” the Department stated.
In September of the previous year, the US State Department also gave approval for a possible sale of AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) and related equipment to the Netherlands, a deal valued at approximately $570m.
