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The US State Department has approved two possible foreign military sales of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles to Slovakia and Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods for Poland’s FA-50 aircraft.
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The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified the US Congress of both possible sales worth around US$250 million and US$124.7 million, respectively, on 9 May.
Under the first sale, the government of Slovakia has requested 192 M1278A1/A2 Heavy Gun Carriers Joint Light Tactical Vehicles, M153 Common Remote Weapons Stations, .50 caliber machine guns, MK19 40mm grenade launchers, M2A1 machine guns, chemical detectors, tools, gun mounts, laptops and spare parts support.
Oshkosh Corporation and Oshkosh Defense have been selected as principal contractors.
“The proposed sale will improve Slovakia’s capability to meet current and future threats by providing the Slovak Land Forces with vehicles to support increased mobility and enhanced protection for ground units,” said the Defense Security Cooperation Agency statement.
“The JLTV procurement would also enable divestiture of Russian-produced equipment, as JLTVs would replace Soviet-era personnel carriers.
“Procurement of the JLTV would represent a major milestone in Slovakia’s goal of developing a capable, 21st century military which can meet its national defence needs and effectively contribute to NATO operations.”
In the second possible foreign military sale, the government of Poland has requested 34 AN/AAQ-33 Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods, shipping containers, support equipment, spare parts, software and technical support.
“The proposed sale will improve the tactical effectiveness of the FA-50 fighter aircraft that Poland is buying from the Republic of Korea by enhancing its abilities to identify targets, track, and engage from a standoff distance; it will also increase interoperability with US and NATO forces,” said the Defense Security Cooperation Agency statement.
Lockheed Martin has been selected as the principal contractor.
