U.S. Approves $39 Million Sale of 16 JASSM-ER Missiles to Japan for F-15, F-35 Jets, Congress Notified

Jan 16, 2025, 02:03 AM

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Japan, involving 16 AGM-158B/B-2 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles with Extended Range (JASSM-ER) and associated equipment and services. The estimated cost of the sale is $39 million. The missiles are intended for deployment on F-15 and F-35 fighter jets. This approval has been formally notified to Congress, marking a significant step in U.S.-Japan defense cooperation.