Defense Security Cooperation Agency, On 14 November 2005, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Finland of up to 150 AIM-9X Sidewinder Missiles as well as associated equipment and services. The total value, if all options are exercised, could be as high as $100 million.
The Government of Finland has requested a possible sale of up to 150 AIM-9X SIDEWINDER Missiles, 11 AIM-9X Dummy Air Training Missiles, 40 AIM-9X Captive Air Training Missiles, missile containers, test sets and support equipment, spare and repair parts, publications and technical data, maintenance, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor representatives, contractor engineering and technical support services, and other related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost is $100 million.
This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a friendly country that has been and continues to be an important
force for political stability and economic progress in Europe.
Finland intends to integrate the AIM-9X SIDEWINDER missile onto its existing fleet of F/A-18 aircraft as part of its aircraft mid-life upgrade program. Incorporation of the missiles onto Finnish F/A-18 aircraft will significantly enhance the Air Force
