TSAMTO, February 9. The US State Department has approved the potential supply of spare parts to the UAE under the program "Orders for Foreign Military Sales II" (Foreign Military Sales Order II - FMSO II). The total cost of the purchase may amount to $65 million.
The DoD Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of the planned sale on February 3, 2022.
The UAE government has asked the United States about the possibility of supplying within the framework of the "Orders for Foreign Military Sales II" program in accordance with the Cooperative Logistics Supply Support Agreement (CLSSA) spare parts for the repair and maintenance of existing HAWK (Homing All Way Killer), PATRIOT and THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) missile defense systems, as well as other related logistics and support elements of the program.
The basic agreement provided for the supply of spare parts in the amount of $ 30 million. The amended notification provides for an extension of supplies for another three years, and the total cost of the program will increase to $65 million.
As stated, the implementation of this program is in line with the interests of US foreign policy and national security and will improve the security of a key partner in the Middle East.
The UAE will use spare parts to service its air defense systems in accordance with the requirements and standards of the US Armed Forces.
The notification notes that the sale of the requested spare parts will support the UAE's capabilities to deter threats, ensure the combat readiness of critical air defense systems, facilitate the effective integration of the UAE's systems with the weapons of the US-led coalition and ensure the UAE's independent actions in support of US interests and the security of American forces in the theater of operations. The delivery program is also consistent with U.S. bilateral and multilateral defense plans in the CENTCOM region.
The main contractors of the project have not yet been selected.
The notice of sale is published in accordance with the requirements of American law. The description and value of the sale reflect the highest estimates based on the initial requirements. The actual purchase price may be lower, depending on the final requirements, financial capabilities and signed purchase and sale agreements, if they are concluded.
