The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Tunisia of Javelin Missiles and related elements of logistics and programme support for an estimated cost of $107.7 million.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale.
The Government of Tunisia has requested to buy one hundred eighty-four (184) Javelin FGM-148F missiles (includes four (4) fly-to-buy missiles); and thirty (30) Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Units (LWCLU). Also included is missile simulation round System Integration and Check out (SICO); Javelin Restricted Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM); Javelin operator manual and Technical Assistance (TAGM); tools; spare parts; indoor/outdoor trainers; Javelin gunner training; Ammunition Technical Officer (ATO) training; Javelin maintenance training; and other related elements of logistics and programme support. The total estimated cost is $107.7 million.
This proposed sale will support US foreign policy and national security objectives by helping to improve the security of a major non-NATO ally that continues to play an important role in regional security and Peacekeeping Operations throughout Africa. The proposed sale will improve Tunisia’s long-term defence capacity to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity, to meet its national defence requirements. Tunisia will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.
The prime contractors will be the Javelin Joint Venture between Lockheed Martin, located in Orlando, FL, and RTX Corporation, located in Tucson, AZ. There are no known offset agreements in connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of US Government or contractor representatives to Tunisia.
There will be no adverse impact on US defence readiness as a result of this proposed sale.
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