RTX is named as the principal contractor for the Sidewinder missiles sale to Saudi Arabia. Credit: T. Schneider/Shutterstock.

The US State Department has approved three foreign military sales to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to enhance Saudi Arabia’s air defence capabilities and support its self-defence and regional security missions. 

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency has notified Congress of the potential sales. 

Related Company Profiles

View all

The first sale includes 220 AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder tactical missiles,  

missile containers, missile software, training, support equipment, spares, and US Government and contractor technical assistance, totalling an estimated $251.8m (Sr944m).  

Additionally, Saudi Arabia has requested 2,503 AGM-114R3 Hellfire II missiles. 

This package also includes support and test equipment, integration and test support, spare and repair parts, publications and technical documentation, software delivery and support, among others. 

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

This sale is intended to improve the Kingdom’s ability to confront current and future threats and to enhance interoperability with US and Gulf country forces. 

RTX is named as the principal contractor for the Sidewinder missiles, while Lockheed Martin will be the main contractor for the Hellfire II missiles. 

In addition, the State Department has approved a package including a request for 10,000 M456 series, 105mm High Explosive Anti-Tank Tracer cartridges. 

It also comprises types of tank, howitzer, and machine gun ammunition, fuses, primers, grenades, support and test equipment; integration and test support, spare and repair parts, among others. 

The total estimated cost for this part of the sale is $139m.  

This ammunition will be sourced from a mix of US Army stock and new purchases. 

In August 2024, Canada entered a $264.6m (C$362.5m) deal with the US for AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles.