Javelin block I portable anti tank missile (photo : Defense Update)
WASHINGTON –
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress November 15 of a
possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Indonesia for 180 Block I
Javelin Missiles and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical
support for an estimated cost of $60 million.
The
Government of Indonesia has requested a possible purchase of 180 Block I
Javelin Missiles, 25 Command Launch Units (CLU), Missile Simulation Rounds
(MSR), Battery Coolant Units (BCU), Enhanced Basic Skills Trainer, Weapon
Effects Simulator, batteries, battery chargers, support equipment, spare and
repair parts, personnel training and training equipment, publications and
technical data, U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance and other
related logistics support. The estimated cost is $60 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 the political
stability and economic progress in Southeast Asia.
The proposed
sale provides Indonesia with assets vital to protect its sovereign territory
and deter potential threats. The acquisition of the Javelin system is part of
the Indonesia Army’s overall military modernization program. The proposed sale
will foster continued cooperation between the U.S. and Indonesia, making
Indonesia a more valuable regional partner in an important area of the world.
The proposed
sale of the missiles and support will not alter the basic military balance in
the region.
The
principal contractors will be Raytheon/Lockheed Martin Javelin Joint Venture
(JJV) in Tucson, Arizona and Orlando, Florida. There are no known 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 Indonesia.
There will
be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed
sale.
This notice
of a potential sale is required by law and does not mean the sale has been
concluded.
(DSCA)
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