Pentagon Announces Nine Proposed Export Sales Worth $6.98 Billion Through the Foreign Military Sales Program
Thirty F-16s To Norway For $2.6 Billion The Government of Norway has requested a possible purchase of 30 F-16 Block 60 or F-16 Block 50+ aircraft. All aircraft will be configured with either the F100-PW-229A or F110-GE-129 EFE engine; the APG-68 (V)XN, APG-68(V)XM; or Agile Beam Radar with Electronically scanned antenna; three F100-PW-229A or F110-GE-129 EFE spare engines, and the Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System. Associated support equipment, software development/integration, spare and repair parts, flight test instrumentation, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor technical and logistics personnel services, and other related requirements to ensure full program supportability will also be provided. The estimated cost is $2.6 billion. This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by improving the military capabilities of Norway and enhancing weapon system standardization and interoperability of this important NATO ally. These aircraft are required to replace aircraft lost to attrition or have passed their useful service life. Since they are not increasing the overall size of their Air Force and are buying a system that is 85-90 percent compatible with their current F-16 fleet, Norway should have no problem absorbing these articles into their inventory. These aircraft will provide Norway with a more advanced capability than the aircraft that are being replaced. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not affect the basic military balance in the region. The prime contractor will be Lockheed Martin Tactical Aircraft Systems, Fort Worth, Texas. One or more proposed offset agreements may be related to this proposed sale. Implementation of this sale will require the assignment of several U.S. Government representatives to perform temporary duty. There will be four contractor representatives in-country for a period of three years after delivery of the first aircraft. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. Defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.
29 MLRS Systems To South Korea For $498 Million The Republic of Korea has requested a possible sale of 29 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) with fire control panels, 281 MLRS extended range rocket pods (six rockets per pod), 120 reduced range practice rocket pods (six rockets per pod), one MLRS fire control proficiency trainer, 111 M39 Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) Block 1 guided missile and launching assemblies, training and test devices, trucks, missile systems software, U.S. Government and contractor engineering and logistics services, U.S. Government Quality Assurance Team(s) (QATs), spare and repair parts, personnel training and training equipment, publications and technical data, Cooperative Logistics Supply Support Arrangement (CLSSA), support equipment, maintenance support of repairable material and other related elements of program support. The estimated cost is $498 million. This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a friendly country which has been and continues to be an important force for political stability and economic progress in Northeast Asia. The proposed sale will enable the Korean Army to continue developing a defensive area fire capability to counter hostile long-range artillery and rocket systems as well as enhance its interoperability with U.S. forces. The ROK will have no difficulty absorbing these surface-to-surface missiles in its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not affect the basic military balance in the region. The prime contractor will be Lockheed Martin Vought Systems (LMVS), Dallas, Texas. One or more proposed offset agreements might be related to this proposed sale. Implementation of this sale will require the assignment of several U.S. Government Quality Assurance Teams to Korea for periods ranging from 30 to 45 days to assist in the delivery and deployment of the MLRS and ATACMS missile systems. Three contractor technical representatives will be assigned in-country for a minimum period of up to two years following initial deployment of the missile systems. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. Defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.
Two Gulfstream IV SPs To Egypt For $180 Million The Government of Egypt has requested a possible sale of two Gulfstream IV-SP aircraft including four Rolls Royce engines (two engines per aircraft), support equipment, spare and repair parts, personnel training and training equipment, publications and technical data, maintenance of repairable material, U.S. Government and contractor engineering and logistics services, aircraft ferry services, and other related elements of program support. The estimated cost is $180 million. This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a friendly country which has been and continues to be an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East. Egypt will use these aircraft to augment and enhance its existing airlift capability, including the movement of its National Command Authority. Egypt, which already has Gulfstream aircraft in its inventory, will have no difficulty absorbing these additional aircraft. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not affect the basic military balance in the region. The prime contractor will be the Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. of Savannah, Ga. There are no offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government representatives to Egypt. It is estimated that approximately two years of contractor representation in-country will be required for technical support. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.
F-16 Services To The Netherlands For $275 Million The Government of the Netherlands has requested a possible sale of logistics support services/equipment for their fleet of F-16 aircraft including avionics/computer software support, aircraft engine services/modifications, publications and technical documentation, contractor technical services, spare and repair parts, depot level repair support and other related program elements of support to ensure aircraft operational availability. The estimated cost is $275 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 needs this logistics support to maintain the operational level of its F-16 squadrons in support of organic and NATO mission commitments. The Netherlands will have no difficulty absorbing these additional logistic support services. The proposed sale of these support services will not affect the basic military balance in the region. The contractors expected to participate in this program are United Technologies Corp., Pratt & Whitney, West Palm Beach, Fla.; Lockheed Martin Tactical Aircraft Systems, Fort Worth, Texas; and Northrop Grumman Corp., Baltimore, Md. There are no offset agreements proposed to be entered into in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of one U.S. Government and three contractor representatives in-country for a period of up to five years. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.
Tornado Support Service To Germany For $138 Million The Government of Germany has requested a possible purchase of support for the German Air Force Tornado operations at Holloman Air Force Base (AFB), New Mexico. Services provided will be for training, fuel, munitions, base operating support, and other related operational and logistics requirements. The estimated cost is $138 million. This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by improving the military capabilities of Germany and enhancing standardization and interoperability of this important NATO ally. The Tornado training conducted at Holloman AFB is the only location where the German Air Force trains aircrews in Tornado operations and tactics. The origin of these operations began at U.S. Air Force facilities in 1989. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not affect the basic military balance in the region. The U.S. Air Force is the prime contractor for this program. There are no offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Germany. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.
Military Trucks To Isreal For $117 Million The Government of Israel has requested a possible sale of 518 M984A1/M985 Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Trucks (HEMTTT) with ancillary equipment, special tools, spare and repair parts, support equipment, publications, contractor technical services and other related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost is $117 million. This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a friendly country which has been and continues to be an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East. These 10-ton HEMMTs will be used for carrying artillery ammunition. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) mission profile requires trucks with a load handling system to load and unload commercial trucks. These commercial trucks are fitted with an interface that enables them to carry palletized load system flatracks. Israel, which already has this truck in its inventory, will have no difficulty absorbing these additional trucks. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not affect the basic military balance in the region. The prime contractor will be Oshkosh Truck Corp., Oshkosh, Wis. There are no offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Israel. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.
239 HMMWVs To Egypt For $30 Million The Government of Egypt has requested a possible sale of 239 High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV), electronic test set, spare and repair parts, personnel training and equipment, publications, U.S. Government and contractor engineering and logistics personnel services, a Quality Assurance Team, and other related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost is $30 million. This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a friendly country which has been and continues to be an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East. The proposed sale of the HMMWVs will be fielded with Egypt's TOW weapon system in their Field Artillery and to replace existing jeeps as support vehicles. Egypt, which already has trucks in its inventory, will have no difficulty absorbing these trucks. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not affect the basic military balance in the region. The prime contractor will be AM General of South Bend, Ind. There are no offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of a U.S. Government Quality Assurance Team for one week and a contractor Field Services Representative for a year to Egypt. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. Defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.
225 ERR Pods For MLRS To Denmark For $48 Million The Government of Denmark has requested a possible sale of 225 M26A1 Extended Range Rocket pods (six rockets per pod) for the Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS), production verification testing, spare and repair parts, support equipment, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor technical and logistics personnel services and other related elements of program support. The estimated cost is $48 million. This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the military capabilities of Denmark. The Government of Denmark will use these ERR pods with their MLRS which have already been delivered in fiscal 1999. These EER pods will upgrade Denmark's anti-armor capabilities. Denmark has previously purchased ERR pods and, therefore, will have no difficulty absorbing these additional pods. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not affect the basic military balance in the region. The prime contractor will be Lockheed Martin Vought Systems, Dallas, Texas. There are no offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Denmark. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.
70 F-16s To Greece For $3.1 Billion The Government of Greece has requested a possible sale of 70 F-16C/D Block 50+ aircraft. All aircraft will be configured with either the F100-PW-229 or F110-GE-129 engines, the APG-68(V)7M or APG-68(V)XM FMS radars, 25 LANTIRN navigation and 33 LANTIRN targeting pods; 20 HARM Targeting System (Export); seven F100-PW-229 or F110-GE-129 spare engines, Night Vision Goggle compatible cockpits, conformal fuel tanks, and the Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System. Associated support equipment, software development/integration, spares and repair parts, flight test instrumentation, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor technical and logistics personnel services, and other related requirements to ensure full program supportability will also be provided. The estimated cost is $3.1 billion. This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by improving the military capabilities of Greece and enhancing weapon system standardization and interoperability of this important NATO ally. The Government of Greece has previously purchased and accepted delivery of F-16C/D Block 50 aircraft and LANTIRN pods during fiscal 1998 and fiscal 1999. The proposed sale of the aircraft will fill Greece's requirement for a multi-role aircraft, as articulated in its modernization plan, and be more interoperable with NATO. The aircraft will be provided to Greece in accordance with and subject to the limitations on use and transfer of the Arms Export Control Act, as embodied in the terms of sale. This sale will not adversely affect either the military balance in the region or U.S. efforts to encourage a negotiated settlement of the Cyprus question. The prime contractor will be Lockheed Martin Tactical Aircraft Systems, Fort Worth, Texas. One or more proposed offset agreements might be related to this proposed sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any U.S. Government representatives in-country. It is estimated that approximately two years of contractor technical support will be required in Greece following delivery of the aircraft. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.
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Pentagon Announces Nine Proposed Export Sales Worth $6.98 Billion Through the Foreign Military Sales Program
