US Department approves Excalibur Guided Artillery Round for Netherlands

The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Netherlands of 199 Excalibur Increment IB M982Al tactical projectiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $40.55 million.

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale April, 10.

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve security of a NATO ally which is an important force for political stability and economic progress in Northern Europe.

The Netherlands will integrate these munitions with conventional artillery units equipped with the PzH2000NL self-propelled howitzer (SPH) to provide precision fires capability in order to reduce collateral damage and increase effectiveness in various areas of operation.

The prime contractor will be the Raytheon Company.