The United States has approved a potential military sale to Denmark of up to 200 AGM-158B JASSM-ER (Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile – Extended Range) cruise missiles in a package valued at approximately $842 million.
The authorization was announced by the U.S. Department of State and now moves forward through the final stages of the Foreign Military Sales program, according to a report from UK Defence Journal.
Manufactured by Lockheed Martin, the JASSM-ER is a long-range stealth missile designed to strike heavily defended targets without requiring the launching aircraft to enter the most dangerous areas. The weapon has a range of more than 900 kilometers and will be integrated into the Royal Danish Air Force’s fleet of F-35A Lightning II fighter jets.
In addition to the missiles, the package includes containers, testing equipment, spare parts, software, technical documentation, training, and logistical support. Lockheed Martin will serve as the program’s primary contractor.
According to the U.S. Department of State, the acquisition will strengthen Denmark’s ability to address current and future threats by significantly expanding its long-range precision-strike capabilities. Analysts also note that the purchase reinforces NATO’s deterrence posture in the Baltic Sea region and Northern Europe, particularly amid ongoing tensions with Russia.
The decision also reflects a growing trend among F-35 operators to seek long-range strike weapons. Currently, the JASSM-ER is one of the leading weapons in this category available for the American fighter aircraft and is already in service or on order by countries such as Australia, Finland, Japan, the Netherlands, Poland, and the United States.
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