According to the notification, Belgium is seeking to acquire an undisclosed number of JSM anti-ship missiles. The package also includes support equipment, training aids, training and logistics support, and required technical documentation.
If a contract is signed, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace will serve as the principal contractor. Because the potential sale is being processed through the U.S. Foreign Military Sales procedure, RTX will act as an intermediary.
The AGM-184 JSM has so far been ordered by five countries: Norway, the United States, Japan, Australia and Germany. The missile is considered the main anti-ship weapon integrated with the F-35A and F-35C Lightning II variants.
Belgium is not the only European F-35 operator showing interest in the weapon. Poland has also officially expressed interest in acquiring JSM missiles for its future F-35A fleet.
The missile’s certification is planned as part of the F-35 Block 4 development programme. The weapon’s role on the F-35 reflects Norway’s participation in the Joint Strike Fighter development programme as a Level 3 partner.
