The State Department has approved the sale of long-range munitions to Ukraine: what’s included in the $373.6 million package
5 May 22:51
The U.S. Department of State has approved the sale of Joint Direct Attack Munitions—Extended Range and related equipment to Ukraine. The estimated value of the package is $373.6 million, with Boeing set to serve as the prime contractor.
This is stated in a State Department announcement, according to "Komersant Ukrainian"
This involves a potential sale under the Foreign Military Sales procedure, i.e., the intergovernmental mechanism for the procurement of American weapons and equipment.
What exactly did the U.S. approve?
According to the U.S. side, Ukraine has submitted a request to purchase JDAM munition kits. This refers to equipment that converts conventional aerial munitions into guided munitions.
The potential package includes:
| Item | Quantity / Details |
|---|---|
| JDAM KMU-572 tail kits | 1,200 |
| JDAM KMU-556 tail section kits | 332 |
| FMU-139 Fuzes | included in the package |
| JDAM auxiliary equipment | included in the package |
| Spare and repair parts | included in the package |
| Software | included in the package |
| Technical documentation and support | included in the package |
| Engineering, logistics, and technical services | included in the package |
The estimated total value of the contract is $373.6 million.
What is JDAM-ER
JDAM is a kit for aerial munitions that improves their accuracy. The Extended Range version has a longer range compared to the standard JDAM.
JDAM-ER is a high-precision munition with extended range that can be used to strike critical enemy military targets.
Who will be the prime contractor
Boeing has been designated as the prime contractor under the potential agreement. It will be responsible for the bulk of the supply and related support.
The State Department also emphasized that the proposed sale will not have a negative impact on U.S. defense capabilities.
“This proposed sale will not have a negative impact on U.S. defense capabilities,” the U.S. State Department stated.
Does this mean immediate delivery?
State Department approval is an important step, but it does not yet mean that the contract has been signed and deliveries will begin immediately.
Under the Foreign Military Sale procedure, following the State Department’s decision, the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency notifies Congress. The agreement may then undergo additional approvals and negotiations regarding terms, budget, quantity, and delivery schedules.
In other words, this refers to a potential sale, not a completed transfer.
