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The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $11.9 billion sale to Germany of an Aegis-based Integrated Combat System and a broad suite of sensors, weapons, and support, a package aimed at equipping eight surface combatants with advanced air and missile defense and networking capabilities.
In a notification to Congress, the Pentagon’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency said the request covers eight shipsets of the Aegis-based Integrated Combat System MK 6 MOD X computing infrastructure; AN/SPY-6(V)1 S-band active electronically scanned array radars; MK 41 Baseline VIII Vertical Launch Systems; Cooperative Engagement Capability; GPS-based Positioning, Navigation and Timing service; and AN/SPQ-9B radar systems. The package also includes nine MK 45 gun mounts, three AN/SLQ-32(V)6 electronic warfare systems, nine Command and Control Processors, 10 Multifunctional Information Distribution System on Ship Modernization terminals, and eight AN/WSN-12 inertial navigation systems.
Non–major defense equipment in the case ranges from the Integrated Combat System computer program, Identification Friend or Foe equipment, cryptographic devices, fire-control radars and gun weapon system components to software, training, spare parts, publications, test equipment, installation materials, contractor and U.S. government technical support, and other logistics elements.
The State Department said the proposed sale supports U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives by strengthening a key NATO ally and improving Germany’s ability to conduct national and territorial defense while enhancing interoperability with U.S. and allied forces. If concluded, it would mark Germany’s first adoption of an Aegis-based combat system at sea, aligning Berlin with other European navies that field Aegis or comparable architectures.
Lockheed Martin, headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, and RTX, based in Arlington, Virginia, are listed as the principal contractors. SPY-6 is produced by RTX; Lockheed Martin is the Aegis combat system integrator.
Congressional notification does not constitute a final contract, and the value and scope of the deal can change during negotiations. Germany would finalize terms through a letter of offer and acceptance with the U.S. government. No delivery timeline was disclosed.
