The U.S. State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Norway for Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles–Extended Range and related equipment, at an estimated cost of USD 405 million, the Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said in a press release.
The Government of Norway has requested to buy one hundred (100) Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles-Extended Range (AMRAAM-ER), four (4) AMRAAM AIM-120C-8 guidance sections, and additional equipment and services.
“This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals 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,” DSCA said in the press release.
According to DSCA, the proposed sale will improve Norway’s capability to meet current and future threats by supplementing and replacing Air Intercept Missile 120B (AIM-120B) AMRAAMs with the more capable AMRAAM-ER.
“The newly acquired missiles will be used for ground-based air defense in the Norwegian Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS),” DSCA said in a statement.
