US Approves $236M Joint Strike Missile Sale to Belgium for F-35s
The US State Department approved a potential $236 million Foreign Military Sale of AGM-184 Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) to Belgium on May 18, 2026. The deal includes missiles, spare parts, training, and logistics to enhance Belgium’s F-35 capabilities, supporting NATO collective defense. Principal contractors are Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (Norway) and RTX (USA). This follows a $567.8 million AIM-9X missile sale to Belgium in September 2025.
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Belgium Cleared to Buy Joint Strike Missiles for F-35
The United States has approved a potential foreign military sale to Belgium for AGM-184 Joint Strike Missiles and associated equipment, valued at up to $236 million. The US State Department made the determination on 18 May 2026, with the Defense Security Cooperation Agency notifying Congress. Belgium requested the missiles, spare parts, training aids, software, technical support, and logistics services. The AGM-184, the US designation for the Joint Strike Missile developed by Norway's Kongsberg, is a long-range, low-observable precision weapon designed for anti-ship and land-attack roles. It is sized to fit inside the F-35A's internal weapons bay, preserving stealth. The missile features low radar signature, sea-skimming and terrain-following flight profile, and a range of several hundred kilometers. Principal contractors are Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace (Norway) and RTX Corporation (USA).
UK Defence JournalUS approves $236m AGM-184 JSM sale to Belgium
The US Department of State has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Belgium of AGM-184 Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) and associated equipment, valued at up to $236 million. Belgium requested an unspecified number of JSMs along with spare parts, training equipment, software support, and logistics services. The sale aims to enhance the operational capabilities of Belgium's F-35 fighter jets, supporting NATO collective defense and regional stability. Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace, along with RTX, are designated as principal contractors. The State Department stated the sale will not alter the regional military balance or negatively impact US defense readiness. This follows a previous approval in September 2025 for AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles to Belgium worth $567.8 million.
Airforce TechnologyUS approves $236m AGM-184 JSM sale to Belgium
The US Department of State has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Belgium of AGM-184 Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) and associated equipment, valued at up to $236 million. Belgium requested an unspecified number of JSMs along with spare parts, training equipment, software support, and logistics services. The sale aims to strengthen Belgium's F-35 fighter jet capabilities, supporting NATO collective defense and regional security. The State Department stated the sale will not alter the regional military balance or negatively impact US defense readiness. Principal contractors are Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace and RTX. This follows a previous US approval of $567.8 million in AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles for Belgium in September 2025.
Airforce TechnologyUS approves $236m AGM-184 JSM sale to Belgium
The US Department of State has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale to Belgium of AGM-184 Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) and associated equipment, valued at up to $236 million. Belgium requested an unspecified number of missiles along with spare parts, training equipment, software support, and logistics services. The sale aims to strengthen Belgium's F-35 fighter jet capabilities, supporting NATO collective defense and regional security. Principal contractors are Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace and RTX. The State Department stated the sale will not alter the regional military balance or negatively impact US defense readiness. This follows a previous approval in September 2025 for AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles to Belgium valued at $567.8 million.
Airforce TechnologyUS approves $236m AGM-184 JSM sale to Belgium
The US Department of State has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Belgium of AGM-184 Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) and associated equipment, valued at up to $236 million. Belgium requested an unspecified number of missiles along with spare parts, training equipment, software support, and logistics services. The sale aims to enhance the operational capabilities of Belgium's F-35 fighter jets, supporting NATO collective defense and regional stability. Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace, along with RTX, are designated as principal contractors. The State Department stated the sale will not alter the regional military balance or negatively impact US defense readiness. This follows a previous approval in September 2025 for AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles to Belgium valued at $567.8 million.
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