Precision Guidance Kits To Enhance Artillery Accuracy

US State Department Approves $85 Million Arms Sale to Denmark

Precision Guidance Kits to Enhance Artillery Accuracy

Key Points:

* The US State Department has approved the sale of precision guidance kits (PGKs) to Denmark. * The $85 million deal includes 5,832 M1156 PGKs, designed to enhance the accuracy of existing 155mm artillery shells. * The M1156 PGK is a GPS-guided fuze kit that improves the accuracy of existing artillery shells.

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has delivered the required certification to Congress, notifying them of the sale.

The sale will enhance Denmark's defense capabilities and support its national security objectives.

The State Department's approval marks a significant step in the foreign military sale process, subject to congressional approval and other factors.

Additional Information:

* The M1156 PGK is a GPS-guided fuze kit that is attached to the nose of a standard 155mm artillery shell. * It uses GPS technology to guide the shell to its intended target, significantly improving accuracy. * This sale will provide Denmark with a modern precision-guided artillery capability, enhancing its ability to conduct operations in support of NATO and other international missions.

The State Department's approval of this sale demonstrates the strong and enduring defense relationship between the United States and Denmark.

Sources:

* Defense Security Cooperation Agency * US Department of State