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The United States has approved a potential foreign military sale to Australia for countermeasures, chaff and impulse cartridges, along with related equipment, at an estimated cost of US$165 million (AU$259.4 million).
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency has formally notified Congress of the proposed sale.
Australia has requested MJU-61, MJU-64, MJU-66 and MJU-76 flare countermeasures, RR-198A/L chaff cartridges, CCU-145/A impulse cartridges and other support equipment. The deal includes technical assistance, logistics and program support from the US government and contractors.
The acquisition aims to enhance Australia’s ability to counter current and future threats by improving aircraft survivability. The equipment will be seamlessly integrated into the Australian Defence Force.
The principal contractors involved are Kilgore Flares Company (Tennessee), Armtec Countermeasures Company (California), Alloy Surface Company (Pennsylvania), and CCI Capco LLC (Colorado). No offset agreements have been proposed at this stage.
Implementation of the sale will require three US government personnel and one contractor representative to visit Australia for program oversight and technical reviews.
The deal will not affect the US defence readiness or alter the military balance in the region.
