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Transmittal No. 25-102
WASHINGTON, December 29, 2025 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Denmark of Multi-Mission Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft P-8A with Indirect Fire Protection Capability and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.8 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress.
The Government of Denmark has requested to buy up to three (3) P-8A Patrol Aircraft; four (4) Multifunctional Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio Systems; four (4) Guardian Laser Transmitter Assemblies for the AN/AAQ-24(V)N; four (4) system processor replacements for AN/AAQ-24(V)N with Selective Availability Anti-spoofing Modules (SAASMs); and eight (8) LN-251 with Embedded Global Positioning Systems / Inertial Navigations Systems with SAASMs. The following non-MDE items will be included: Tactical Open Mission Software; electro-optical and infrared MX-20HD systems; NexGEN Missile Warning Sensors for the AN/AAQ-24(V)N; AN/AAQ-2(V) acoustic systems; AN/APY-10 radar systems; ALQ-213 early warning management systems; A/N UPX-43 interrogators; KIV-78A cryptographic appliqués; A/N APX-123A Identification Friend or Foe transmitters; AN/ARC-210 ultra high frequency / very high frequency radios; AN/ALE-47 Countermeasures Dispenser System (CMDS) programmers; KY-100M communications security (COMSEC) devices; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The total estimated cost is $1.8 billion.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a NATO Ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in Europe.
The proposed sale will enhance Denmark’s capability to meet current and future threats by providing a credible force that is capable of deterring adversaries and participating in NATO operations. The proposed sale will support its goal of improving national and territorial defense as well as interoperability with U.S. and NATO forces. Denmark will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the military balance in the region.
The principal contractor will be The Boeing Company, located in Arlington, VA. At this time, the U.S. Government is unaware of any offset agreement proposed in connection with this potential sale. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require 11 to 14 U.S. Government and contractor representatives to travel to Denmark for a duration of up to two years to support: aircraft fielding and maintenance, mission systems, training, and logistics and engineering technical assistance.
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.