According to information published by the U.S. Department of Defense on February 5, 2021, the U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Chile of Standard Missile-2 (SM-2) Block IIIA Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $85.0 million. The missiles are destined to arm two Chilean Navy Adelaide class frigates,
The Government of Chile has requested to buy up to sixteen (16) Standard Missile-2 (SM-2) Block IIIA missiles (rail launched) (including two (2) missiles with manufacturer installed telemeter); two (2) MK 89 Mod 0 Guidance Sections; and one (1) Target Detection Device Kit (including shroud), MK 45 Mod 14. Intermediate Level Maintenance Facility; spare parts and associated containers; personnel training and training equipment; publications and technical data; U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance and other related logistics support including ordnance handling equipment; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The total estimated program cost is $85.0 million.
The Standard Missile-2 also called RIM-66 is a medium-range surface-to-air missile (SAM), also used as an anti-ship missile, originally developed for the United States Navy (USN) by the American company Raytheon.
The Adelaide is a class of guided missile frigates constructed in Australia and the United States of America for service in the Royal Australian Navy. Currently, two ships are in service with the Chilean Navy including the Almirante Latorre FFG 14 and the Capitan Prat FFG 11.