The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said Oct. 17 it notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Netherlands for 28 AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Block II All-Up-Round missiles and associated parts and equipment potentially worth $60 million, according to a DSCA statement.
In addition to the Sidewinder missiles, the Netherlands requests 20 CATM-9X-2 Captive Air Trianing missiles, two AIM-9X-2 NATM Special Air Training missiles, two CATM-9X-2 Block II missile guidance units, two AIM-9X-2 Block II Tactical Guidance Units, two dummy air training missiles and associated training and support.
Raytheon [RTN] would be the prime contractor in the deal, which is contingent on Congress’ approval.
The Sidewinder missile is a launch-and-leave air combat missile that uses passive infrared energy for acquisition and tracking, which can be employed in near beyond visual range and within visual range areas. The missile is in use by more than 40 nations, according to a Raytheon statement.