US State Department approves $293m sale to Norway

Under the deal, Norway has requested the GBU-53/B Small Diameter Bombs-Increment II All-Up-Rounds on top of the original foreign military sale of 20 GBU-53/B, SDB-II AURs.

It also includes SDB-II Weapon load crew trainers and practical explosive ordnance disposal trainers, munitions support and support equipment, spare parts, and repair support.

“This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a NATO ally that is an important force for political stability and economic progress in Europe,” the DSCA statement said.

“The proposed sale will improve Norway’s capability to meet current and future threats by bolstering operational readiness while enhancing air and defence capabilities with a modernised weapon to support the new F-35A fleet.”

Raytheon Missile Systems has been selected as the principal contractor and the proposed sale will not require any additional US government or contractor representatives to Norway.

Robert Dougherty

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