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Transmittal No. 25-85
WASHINGTON, November 19, 2025 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Japan for munitions and related equipment for an estimated cost of $82 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.
The Government of Japan has requested to buy up to twenty-eight (28) GBU-53 Small Diameter Bombs-Increment II (SDB-II) all-up-rounds (AURs) that will be added to a previously implemented case whose value was under the congressional notification threshold. The original Foreign Military Sales case was valued at $81.04 million ($14.81 million in major defense equipment (MDE)). This notification is for a combined total of up to one-hundred-twenty (120) GBU-39 Small Diameter Bombs-Increment I (SDB-I); twenty-eight (28) GBU-53 SDB-IIs (AURs); thirty (30) KMU-556 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) tail kits for GBU-31; twenty (20) KMU-559 JDAM tail kits for GBU-32; twenty-four (24) KMU-572 JDAM tail kits for GBU-38; twenty-four (24) MK-82 500 lb general purpose (GP) bombs; thirty (30) MK-84 2,000 lb GP bombs; and twenty-one (21) BLU-110 1,000 lb GP bombs. The following non-MDE will also be included: FMU-139 joint programmable fuzes; DSU-38 laser sensors; practice bombs and bomb components; weapons and weapon support equipment; major modifications and maintenance support; training aids, devices, and spare parts; spare and repair parts, consumables, accessories, and repair and return support; classified software delivery and support; classified publications and technical documentation; transportation support; studies and surveys; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $82 million.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a major ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in the Indo-Pacific region.
The proposed sale will improve Japan’s capability to meet current and future threats by providing stand-off capability via advanced, long-range strike systems for employment on Japan Air Self-Defense Force fighter aircraft. Japan will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractors will be The Boeing Company, located in Arlington, VA; and RTX Corporation, located in Arlington, VA. At this time, the U.S. Government is not aware of any offset agreement proposed in connection with this potential sale. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor.
Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Japan.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.
The description and dollar value are for the highest estimated quantity and dollar value based on initial requirements. Actual dollar value will be lower depending on final requirements, budget authority, and signed sales agreement(s), if and when concluded.
All questions regarding this proposed Foreign Military Sale should be directed to the State Department's Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, Political-Military Affairs Outreach, at T_Outreach_PM@state.gov.