US Defense Security Cooperation Agency, On 28 September 2005, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Chile of 20 RGM-84L HARPOON Block II missiles as well as associated equipment and services. The total value, if all options are exercised, could be as high as $50 million.
The Government of Chile has requested a possible sale of 20 RGM-84L HARPOON Block II missiles; containers; training devices; spare and repair parts; supply/technical support; support equipment; personnel training and training equipment; technical data and publications; U.S. Government and contractor engineering and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost is $50 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 South America.
Chile intends to use the HARPOON missiles to maintain the Anti-Ship Warfare capability of its frigates purchased from the Royal Netherlands Navy.
The RGM-84 HARPOON Block II upgraded targeting capability significantly reduces the risk of hitting non-combatant targets thus improving Chile
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