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 by Stephen Carlson Washington (UPI) Jul 11, 2018
The State Department has approved the possible sale of AIM-120 C7 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles to Denmark under a foreign military sale. Denmark has requested a purchase of 28 of the missiles and one spare guidance section. The potential contract, announced Tuesday by the Department of Defense, includes spare parts, testing equipment and technical support. The estimated cost of the program is $90 million. The State Department says that the purchase will contribute to US security by strengthening a NATO ally. The missiles will be used by Denmark's F-16 fighter fleet and potentially future F-35 stealth jets. The proposed sale would not alter the balance of power in the region, the Pentagon said. The AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile is the standard radar-guided missile used by the U.S, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and many allied nations. It is a "fire-and-forget" weapon that uses a active radar seeker head to track and destroy aircraft. It replaces the older AIM-7 Sparrow missile in most modern inventories. Some versions of the missile have ranges of over a 100 miles. The principle contractor for the sale is Raytheon.
Saudi Arabia says Yemen rebel missile intercepted Riyadh (AFP) July 10, 2018 Saudi Arabia on Tuesday said its air defences had intercepted a missile fired from rebel-held territory in neighbouring Yemen, where a military coalition led by Riyadh is battling the insurgents. A coalition statement said the ballistic missile targeted Al Shuqaiq on the kingdom's southwestern coastline. The area, located in Jazan province, is home to a major water and power plant. The Huthi rebels said a short-range ballistic missile had been fired at a military "supply depot" on Saudi Arabia's ... read more
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