Defense Security Cooperation Agency US possible sale approval

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GERMANY – HIGH-FREQUENCY, VERY-HIGH FREQUENCY, AND ULTRA-HIGH FREQUENCY RADIOS

WASHINGTON, February 27, 2024 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Germany of High-Frequency, Very-High Frequency, and Ultra-High Frequency Radios and related equipment for an estimated cost of $281 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

The Government of Germany has requested to buy AN/PRC-117 radios; AN/PRC-160 radios; spare and repair parts; support equipment; tools and test equipment; diagnostic equipment; technical data and publications; personnel training and training equipment; U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance; technical and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $281 million.

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https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major-arms-sales/germany-high-frequency-very-high-frequency-and-ultra-high-frequency

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TAIPEI ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE IN THE UNITED STATES (TECRO) – TAIWAN ADVANCED TACTICAL DATA LINK SYSTEM UPGRADE PLANNING

WASHINGTON, February 21, 2024 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States of a Taiwan Advanced Tactical Data Link System Upgrade Planning and related equipment for an estimated cost of $75 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) has requested to buy Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Cross Domain Solutions (CDS); High Assurance devices; Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers; communications equipment; requirements analysis; engineering; technical services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $75 million.


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https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major-arms-sales/taipei-economic-and-cultural-representative-office-united-states-32

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ITALY – SMALL DIAMETER BOMB II

WASHINGTON, February 15, 2024 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Italy of Small Diameter Bomb II and related equipment for an estimated cost of $150 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

The Government of Italy has requested to buy one hundred twenty-five (125) Guided Bomb Unit (GBU)-53/B Small Diameter Bombs-Increment II (SDB-II) All-Up-Rounds (AURs); and eight (8 ) GBU-53/B SDB-II Captive Carry Reliability Tests (CCRTs) that will be added to a previously implemented case whose value was under the congressional notification threshold. The original FMS case, valued at $22.5 million ($9.7 million in MDE), included twenty-four (24) GBU-53/B SDB-II AURs; and four (4) GBU-53/B SDB-II CCRTs. The Government of Italy has also requested a new FMS case that includes twenty-four (24) GBU-53/B SDB-II AURs; and two (2) GBU-53/B SDB-II CCRTs. This notification is for a combined total of one hundred seventy-three (173) GBU-53/B SDB-II AURs; and fourteen (14) GBU-53/B SDB-II CCRTs. Also included are SDB-II Weapon Load Crew Trainers (WLCT) and Practical Explosive Ordnance Disposal Trainers (PEST); munitions support and support equipment; unclassified software delivery and support; spare parts, consumables and accessories, and repair and return support; modifications and maintenance support; unclassified publications and technical documentation; studies and surveys; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $150 million.

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https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major-arms-sales/italy-small-diameter-bomb-ii

ITALY – AIM-120C-8 ADVANCED MEDIUM-RANGE AIR-TO-AIR MISSILES

WASHINGTON, February 15, 2024 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Italy of AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $69.3 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

The Government of Italy has requested to buy twelve (12) AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) that will be added to a previously implemented case whose value was under the congressional notification threshold. The original Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case, valued at $32.5 million ($23.0 million in Major Defense Equipment (MDE)), included twelve (12) AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missiles. This notification is for a combined total of twenty-four (24) AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missiles. Also included are Common Munitions Built-in-Test (BIT)/Reprogramming Equipment (CMBRE); ADU-891 Adaptor Group Test Set; AMRAAM containers and support equipment; integration and test support and equipment; munitions support and support equipment; spare parts, consumables and accessories, and repair and return support; contractor logistics support; classified software delivery and support; classified and unclassified publications and technical documentation; studies and surveys; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $69.3 million.

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https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major-arms-sales/italy-aim-120c-8-advanced-medium-range-air-air-missiles

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POLAND – AEROSTAT SYSTEMS

WASHINGTON, February 7, 2024 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Poland of Airspace and Surface Radar Reconnaissance aerostat systems and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated cost of $1.2 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

The Government of Poland has requested to buy Airspace and Surface Radar Reconnaissance (ASRR) aerostat systems; Airborne Early Warning (AEW) Radars with Identification of Friend or Foe (IFF) capability; electronic sensor systems; mooring systems with powered tether with embedded fiber optics; Ground Control Systems (GCS); associated installation hardware; special tools and test equipment; Basic Issue Items (BII); program management support; verification testing; systems technical support; transportation; spare and repair parts; communications equipment; operators and maintenance manuals; personnel training and training equipment; tool and test equipment; repair and return; publications and technical documentation; Quality Assurance Team (QAT); U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; in-country Field Service Representatives (FSR); and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total program cost is $1.2 billion.

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https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major-arms-sales/poland-aerostat-systems

[Lynxian]

Dat, de bijbehorende BRU-61/A ejector racks en dergelijke voor de MQ-9A. Als dit allemaal niet in een gedeelde pool zit, dan moet dat apart voor de MQ-9A komen. Verwacht ook niet dat dit de laatste DSCA berichten over ons voor 2024 zullen zijn.

Ik verwacht er ook nog wel een flink aantal. Munitie alleen al hoort al een feestje te worden.

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Ik neem aan dat er nog wel meer bijkomt op de reapers zoals gbu-39 of dat soort dingen.

Dat, de bijbehorende BRU-61/A ejector racks en dergelijke voor de MQ-9A. Als dit allemaal niet in een gedeelde pool zit, dan moet dat apart voor de MQ-9A komen. Verwacht ook niet dat dit de laatste DSCA berichten over ons voor 2024 zullen zijn.

[Parera]

Het totaal gewicht komt over de 2.000 lb., maar de warhead is 1.000 lb. (454 kg). Dit is voor de AGM-158A en de AGM-158B hetzelfde.

https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/products/jassm.html

Ah, verkeerd gekeken. De AGM-158B2 staat op de wiki zoals ik aangaf.

Dit zijn overigens de wapens voor onze drones: mq-9

Ik neem aan dat er nog wel meer bijkomt op de reapers zoals gbu-39 of dat soort dingen.

[Huzaar1]

Dit zijn de Hellfire II raketten, multi inzetbaar (tanks, bunkers, etc) en bijna 2 meter lang. Bereik ligt wel wat korter dan versies voorheen (8000m)

Dit zijn overigens de wapens voor onze drones: mq-9

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Eindelijk! Deel 1 van de studie kruisraketten uit 2005 is eindelijk ingevuld, en dan ook nog eens geen verkeerd aantal.

Met 2000 lbs warheads (907 kg) en een bereik van 1900 km zijn dit flinke jongens, hopelijk komt er over een paar jaar een vervolg order voor nog eens een mooi aantal. Dit aantal is er in een conflict ook zo door heen.

Het totaal gewicht komt over de 2.000 lb., maar de warhead is 1.000 lb. (454 kg). Dit is voor de AGM-158A en de AGM-158B hetzelfde.

https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/products/jassm.html

[Parera]

Eindelijk! Deel 1 van de studie kruisraketten uit 2005 is eindelijk ingevuld, en dan ook nog eens geen verkeerd aantal.

Met 2000 lbs warheads (907 kg) en een bereik van 1900 km zijn dit flinke jongens, hopelijk komt er over een paar jaar een vervolg order voor nog eens een mooi aantal. Dit aantal is er in een conflict ook zo door heen.

[Lynxian]

Twee goede berichten op munitie-vlak: nice!

[Huzaar1]

Bericht is aangepast.

Toch fijne capaciteit. Deep strike cap. Voor de luchtmacht

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JASSM-ER's voor Nederland. Sparkplug, gooi ipv de link ook wat context erbij.

Goede pijlen.

Bericht is aangepast.

[Huzaar1]

JASSM-ER's voor Nederland. Sparkplug, gooi ipv de link ook wat context erbij.

Goede pijlen.

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THE NETHERLANDS – JOINT AIR-TO-SURFACE STANDOFF MISSILES WITH EXTENDED RANGE

WASHINGTON, February 5, 2024 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Netherlands of Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles with Extended Range and related equipment for an estimated cost of $908 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

The Government of the Netherlands has requested to buy one hundred twenty (120) AGM-158B/B-2 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles with Extended Range (JASSM-ER) All-Up-Rounds; fifteen (15) AGM-158 Inert JASSMs with Test Instrumentation Kits; two (2) AGM-158 JASSM Separation Test Vehicles; one (1) AGM-158 Instrumented Test Vehicle; and two (2) JASSM Jettison Test Vehicles. Also included are AGM-158 JASSM Dummy Air Training Missiles (DATM) and containers; KGV-135A encryption devices; test and integration equipment and support; spare parts, consumables, accessories, and repair and return support; munitions support and support equipment; classified and unclassified publications and technical documentation; Contractor Logistics Support (CLS); transportation support; personnel training and training equipment; studies and surveys; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $908 million.

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a NATO Ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in Europe.

The proposed sale will improve the Netherlands' capability to meet current and future threats by increasing its airborne, long-range, precision-strike combat capability. The Netherlands will use these systems to defend NATO Allies and deter aggression. The Netherlands will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces.

The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.

The principal contractor will be Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, Orlando, FL. The purchaser typically requests offsets. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor.

Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to the Netherlands.

There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.

The description and dollar value are for the highest estimated quantity and dollar value. Actual dollar value will be lower depending on final requirements, budget authority, and signed sales agreement(s), if and when concluded.

All questions regarding this proposed Foreign Military Sale should be directed to the State Department's Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, Office of Congressional and Public Affairs, pm-cpa@state.gov.


https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major-arms-sales/netherlands-joint-air-surface-standoff-missiles-extended-range