The US State Department has approved a potential foreign military sale (FMS) to Germany, involving Standard Missile 6 (SM-6) Block I and Standard Missile 2 (SM-2) Block IIIC systems and supporting equipment, valued at $3.5bn.
Germany seeks to procure up to 173 SM-6 Block I missiles and up to 577 SM-2 Block IIIC missiles.
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The package also covers non-major defence equipment (non-MDE) items such as MK 21 and MK 13 Vertical Launch System (VLS) canisters used for missile transport, storage, and launch.
The procurement also includes additional MK 21 Mod 3 VLS canisters, MK 13 Mod 1 VLS canisters, various missile and support test equipment, engineering support, integration and test materials, special test and handling tools, training aids, technical publications, and long-term sustainment services.
RTX has been selected as the principal contractor for the deal.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) provided the necessary certification to inform Congress.
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By GlobalDataThis sale is intended to advance US foreign policy objectives by strengthening the security of a NATO partner in Europe.
The DSCA stated that the sale will enhance Germany’s air and missile defence for its future F127 class ships equipped with the Aegis Weapon System and support its operations alongside US and Allied naval forces.
The implementation of the sale does not require additional US Government or contractor personnel to be stationed in Germany.
In October 2025, the German government decided to procure SPY-6(V)1 radar systems from Raytheon, an RTX business, for installation on its upcoming F127 frigates.
In March 2025, the German Parliament passed an amendment which relaxed some restrictions on federal defence spending. The legislative change allows for increased defence and security budgets beyond earlier limits imposed by the so-called ‘debt brake’, Germany’s policy controlling budget deficits.
