US Congress to supply SM-2 Block IIIB STANDARD missiles to Australia
The Standard SM-2 Block IIIB provides an enhanced capability to counter low-flying targets beyond the line of sight and can be applied as an upgrade kit to existing Standard Block II/III missiles.
Caption: SM-2 Block IIIB STANDARD Warhead Compatible Telemetry missile. A file photo
WASHINGTON (BNS): The Government of Australia will procure 17 SM-2 Block IIIB STANDARD Warhead Compatible Telemetry missiles from Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) under the Foreign Military Sale (FMS) programme.
The total value of the contract is expected to be $46 million.
DSCA will also provide 17 SM-2 Block IIIB STANDARD Warhead Compatible Telemetry missiles, AN/DKT-71 Telemeters and assembly kits, associated equipment, parts, training and other related elements of logistics support.
The proposed sale of SM-2 Block IIIB STANDARD missiles will be used for anti-air warfare test firings during Combat Systems Ship Qualification Trials for the Royal Australian Navy’s three new Air Warfare Destroyers, currently under construction.
The total value of the contract is expected to be $46 million.
DSCA will also provide 17 SM-2 Block IIIB STANDARD Warhead Compatible Telemetry missiles, AN/DKT-71 Telemeters and assembly kits, associated equipment, parts, training and other related elements of logistics support.
The proposed sale of SM-2 Block IIIB STANDARD missiles will be used for anti-air warfare test firings during Combat Systems Ship Qualification Trials for the Royal Australian Navy’s three new Air Warfare Destroyers, currently under construction.
