The State Department has cleared Australia’s foreign military sale request for Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles-Extended Range and related equipment with an estimated value of $405 million.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Friday Australia will purchase 100 AARGM-ER with global positioning system precise positioning system provided by Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module or M-Code.
The possible deal also covers up to 24 AGM-88G AARGM-ER guidance sections and 24 AGM-88G AARGM-ER control sections.
In addition, Australia asked for non-MDE items, including missile containers, component parts and support equipment, repair, transportation and classified and unclassified software, publications and training. The potential deal also includes U.S. government and contractor engineering support and other related logistics and program support elements.
Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) will be the principal contractor of the proposed sale.
The potential transaction is expected to strengthen Australia’s capability to counter existing and future threats by suppressing and neutralizing land or sea-based emitters used by enemy air defenses. With this enhanced capability, tactical aircraft are less likely to be detected by enemy radar systems thus increasing their survivability.
Four representatives from the U.S. government and one from the contractor will be required to travel to Australia to oversee the project and provide technical support and reviews.
Congress was notified by the DSCA of this possible sale on Sept. 27.
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