The State Department approved a possible $81 million Foreign Military Sales (FMS) request to South Korea for 400 AGM-114R1 Hellfire Missiles and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of the potential sale on March 30.
The primary contractor would be Lockheed Martin [LMT].
Photo: Lockheed Martin
The requested FMS would include 400 AGM-114R1 Hellfire II Semi-Active Laser Missiles with containers, 100 ATM-114Q Air Training Missiles, and 12 M36E8 Hellfire II Captive Air Training Missiles.
South Korea intends to use the missiles to supplement its existing missile capability and current weapon inventory.
“This sale will contribute to [South Korea’s] force modernization goals and enhance interoperability with U.S. forces. [South Korea] will use this enhanced capability to strengthen its homeland defense and deter regional threats,” DSCA said in a statement.
DSCA noted this would contribute to the national security of the United States by meeting the legitimate security and defense needs of an ally and partner nation that helps ensure peace and stability in East Asia and the Western Pacific.
Implementation of the FMS would not require additional U.S. government or contractor personnel in South Korea.