# State Department approves possible $100 million APKWS II rocket sale to Jordan The estimated $100 million package names BAE Systems as principal contractor and includes up to 1,500 APKWS II rounds or guidance sections, launchers, warheads and support. Published 2026-11-03 by TGOs. Canonical: https://tgos.io/news/2026/11/03/state-department-approves-possible-100-million-apkws-ii-rocket/ The State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Jordan of Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) II guided rockets and related equipment, at an estimated total cost of $100 million.[1] The congressional notification is dated November 2, 2026.[1] BAE Systems, Inc., of Nashua, New Hampshire, would be the principal contractor.[1] The estimate covers the whole proposed package; the notification announces no contract award and gives no delivery schedule.[1] Jordan requested up to 1,500 WGU-59A/B or B/B Single Variant Block Upgrade all-up rounds or guidance sections, usable in air-to-air, ground-to-air or air-to-ground roles.[1] The proposed package also includes launchers, Mk-152 high explosive warheads, MK66 rocket motors, proximity fuzes, practice warheads, inert rocket motors and support equipment.[1] Engineering, technical, training and logistics support are included.[1] ## Why it matters The State Department expects the additional APKWS II guided rockets to enhance Jordan's air defense capability in support of the Middle East Air Defense pillar of the Regional Security Construct.[1] It also expects the acquisition to allow a reduction in sustained U.S. support over time.[1] ## Sources 1. State Department, Jordan – Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) II, Transmittal #26-95, November 2, 2026