Netherlands Request Sale of Longbow Radars For $225 Million
;The Government of the Netherlands has requested a possible sale for remanufacture of 30 APACHE AN/APG-78 Longbow Fire Control Radar with APR-48A Radar Frequency Interferometer, test and support equipment, spare and repair parts, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor technical support and other related elements of logistics support.
The estimated cost is $225 million.
This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by improving the military capabilities of Netherlands and enhancing weapon system standardization and interoperability of this important NATO ally.
The Netherlands wants these articles to fulfill their strategic commitments for self-defense, with coalition support, in the region. The proposed sale will upgrade its anti-armor day/night missile capability, provide for the defense of vital installations and provide close air support for the military ground forces. The Netherlands will have no difficulty absorbing this radar into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not affect the basic military balance in the region.
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Netherlands Request Sale of Longbow Radars For $225 Million
