The US Department of State has approved the possible FMS of 5,500 PGKs to Finland (pictured installed on US Army 155 mm artillery shells). (US Army/Northrop Grumman)
The US Department of State has approved the possible Foreign Military Sales (FMS) of 155 mm Precision Guidance Kits (PGKs) and related equipment worth up to USD70 million to Finland, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced in a press release on 19 August.
The Finnish government has requested to buy 5,500 M1156A1 PGK multi-option fuzes that will be added to a previously implemented FMS case valued at USD970 million, which is below the threshold for notifying the US Congress. The original FMS case included technical data/reports, US government technical assistance, incidental travel, transportation, PGK spare parts, equipment training, and related elements of logistics and programme support. Also included will be non-military defence equipment: compatibility testing, firing tables, integration kits, antennas, key loaders, a precision-guided munition simulator, technical assistance, technical data/reports, and other related elements of logistics and programme support.
The DSCA said, βThe proposed sale will improve Finland's capability to meet current and future threats and enhance its interoperability with US and other allied forces. This proposed sale will enhance Finland's artillery and mid-range fire capability.β
The principal contractor will be Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems.
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