The United States Department of State has approved the potential sale of munitions, precision bombs and rockets to Nigeria at an estimated cost of $346 million.
This development was confirmed on August 13, 2025, when the Defense Security Cooperation Agency submitted the required certification to Congress following the State Department’s determination.
The Government of Nigeria has requested the acquisition of the following: 1,002 MK-82 500 lb general-purpose bombs; 1,002 MXU-650 Air Foil Groups for 500 lb Paveway II GBU-12; 515 MXU-1006 Air Foil Groups for 250 lb Paveway II GBU-58; 1,517 MAU-169 or MAU-209 computer control groups for Paveway II GBU-12 and GBU-58; 1,002 FMU-152 joint programmable fuzes; and 5,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II all-up-rounds, each comprising a WGU-59/B guidance section, high-explosive warhead, and MK66-4 rocket motor.
Additionally, the package includes non-major defense equipment (non-MDE), such as FMU-139 joint programmable fuzes; bomb components; impulse cartridges; high-explosive and practice rockets; integration support and test equipment; as well as U.S. government and contractor technical, engineering and logistics services, and other associated logistical and program support elements.
The State Department stated that this proposed sale would further U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives by enhancing the capacity of a strategic partner in Sub-Saharan Africa. It added that the sale would bolster Nigeria’s ability to address current and future threats, including operations against terrorist organizations and efforts to counter illicit trafficking in Nigeria and the Gulf of Guinea. Nigeria reportedly would have no difficulty integrating the munitions into its armed forces, and the sale would not alter the basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractors involved in the potential sale are RTX Missiles and Defense, Lockheed Martin Corporation and BAE Systems. The U.S. Government currently has no knowledge of any offset agreement related to this sale, which would be determined through negotiations between Nigeria and the contractors.
The implementation of the sale will not necessitate any additional U.S. government or contractor representatives being deployed to Nigeria, nor will it adversely affect U.S. defense readiness. The estimated dollar value reflects maximum requirements; the final cost may be lower depending on confirmations of requirements, budget approvals, and finalized agreements.
