TSAMTO, September 8. The US State Department has approved the potential provision of logistics support services for Air Target Detection Radar (SRP) to Taiwan as part of the Foreign Military Sales program, as well as the supply of related equipment.
The request was sent through the mediation of the Taipei Representative Office for Economic and Cultural Relations in the United States, TECRO (Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States).
The total cost of the order may amount to $665.4 million. The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of the planned support program for the radar of the Armed Forces of Taiwan on September 2.
The representative office of TECRO appealed to the US leadership with a request for additional logistical support (CLS) Air Target Detection Radar (SRP); program management; implementation of minimal modifications and upgrades; supply of spare parts and components for repair; technical documentation; engineering, technical and logistical support from the US government and contractors, R&D, as well as other related logistics elements and program support.
The sale, as noted, complies with the provisions of the "Law on Relations with Taiwan of 1979" (Public Law 96-8).
As stated, the implementation of this program is in line with the interests of US foreign policy and national security, as it will support the customer's efforts to modernize its armed forces and ensure a reliable defensive potential.
The notification notes that the provision of the requested radar support services will increase the customer's capabilities to counter existing and future threats, provide improved situational awareness and timely warning of threats critical to regional security. Raytheon Technologies was chosen as the main contractor. At the moment, there are no requests for the implementation of compensation agreements in connection with this program.
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.
