Overview
- State Department approval triggered a Defense Security Cooperation Agency notification to Congress on January 30.
- Saudi Arabia requested 730 PAC-3 MSE interceptor missiles with extensive logistics, training, software support, and spare parts.
- The package is valued at up to $9.0 billion, with final cost and quantities to be set in subsequent agreements.
- Lockheed Martin in Dallas is designated as the principal contractor, and no offset arrangements are currently identified.
- U.S. officials say the sale supports a Major non‑NATO Ally, enhances CENTCOM air and missile defense, does not change the regional military balance, does not harm U.S. readiness, and requires no additional U.S. personnel.