Denmark has requested up to 236 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles – Extended Range and five AIM-120-C8 guidance sections. The request also includes load trainers, containers, support equipment, spare parts, software, classified documentation, and U.S. government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support.
According to the State Department, the proposed sale supports U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives by strengthening the security of a NATO ally. Denmark is described as a contributor to political stability and economic progress in Europe within the alliance.
The sale is intended to enhance Denmark’s ability to address current and future threats by providing modern air-to-air munitions for aircraft and surface-to-air munitions for ground-based air defences. It is also expected to further improve interoperability between the Danish Air Force and U.S., regional and NATO forces.
U.S. officials stated that Denmark will have no difficulty integrating the equipment and services into its armed forces. The proposed transaction is not expected to alter the basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractor for the potential sale will be RTX Corporation, based in Arlington, Virginia. The U.S. government said it is not currently aware of any proposed offset agreements, noting that any such arrangements would be defined during negotiations.
