US State Department announced that it decided to sell Munitions Guidance Kits and Munitions Support and related equipment for an estimated cost of $510 million.
US State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Israel of Munitions Guidance Kits and Munitions Support and related equipment for an estimated cost of $510 million. The Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA)delivered the required certification notifying Congress.
Israel has requested to buy 3,845 KMU-558B/B Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) guidance kits for the BLU-109 bomb body and 3,280 KMU-572 F/B JDAM guidance kits for the MK 82 bomb body. The estimated total cost is $510 million.
DSCA stated at the press release that the United States is committed to the security of Israel, and it is vital to U.S. national interests to assist Israel to develop and maintain a strong and ready self-defense capability.
It is stated that the proposed sale will enhance Israel’s capability to meet current and future threats by improving its ability to defend Israel’s borders, vital infrastructure, and population centers. It is also underlned that this proposed sale will increase the interoperability with U.S. forces and conveys U.S. commitment to Israel's security and armed forces modernization.
Author: Özgür Ekşi
