The State Department has approved the Netherlands’ foreign military sales request worth about $215 million for AGM-179A joint air-to-ground missiles, or JAGM, and related equipment and support services.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Thursday Lockheed Martin will be the principal contractor in the proposed FMS deal, which seeks to help the Dutch government modernize its armed forces; broaden its capability to deter regional threats and strengthen its homeland defense; and improve interoperability with the U.S. and other allies.
The missiles and related defense articles will be integrated into the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s AH-64 Apache attack helicopters.
Proposed FMS Scope
The proposed sale includes 296 AGM-179A JAGM missiles. It also covers AGM-179 JAGM Captive Air Training Missiles; Tactical Aviation Ground Munition Program office technical assistance; Security Assistance Management Directorate Joint Attack Munition Systems technical support; and missile handling training.
The vendor will also provide spare parts; classified and unclassified publications; repair and return; storage; and program and logistical support services.
The proposed transaction will require the deployment of approximately three U.S. government and three contractor representatives to the European country to conduct program management reviews. Travel is expected to occur approximately twice a year as needed to support equipment fielding and training.
What Is the Joint-Air-to-Ground Missile?
JAGM is a multidomain combat platform designed to protect and defend the U.S. armed forces and allies against evolving global threats.
The missile has a modular design, uses sensors to enhance accuracy against moving targets and features a fire-and-forget capability designed to improve user survivability and support rapid-fire attacks on multiple targets.