FMS

Foreign Military Sales is the U.S. government program for selling defense articles and services to foreign governments and international organizations. FMS transactions flow through government-to-government agreements with U.S. contractors providing goods and services to the U.S. government for transfer to foreign customers.

FMS represents significant business opportunities for defense contractors. Understanding FMS processes helps contractors pursue international defense sales through government channels. FMS contracts follow standard U.S. government procedures but include additional requirements for foreign sales compliance.