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South Korea Requests $110 Million In UGM-84L Harpoon Missiles

Friday, November 20th, 2015

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The State Department approved a possible $110 million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) request to South Korea for UGM-84L Harpoon Block II missiles and associated equipment, parts and logistical support.The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of the potential sale on Nov. 17.The requested FMS would include major defense equipment (MDE) of 19 UGM-84L Harpoon Block II All-Up-Round Missiles and 13 Block II upgrade kits. The MDE value is estimated at $100 million.The sale would also include Guidance Control Units…

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