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The government of Norway will acquire 16 M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems under a possible US foreign military sale worth around US$580 million.
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The US Congress was notified if the possible foreign military sale by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA)on 9 August.
Under the deal, approved by the US State Department, the government of Norway has requested to buy the HIMARS, 15 M30A2 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System Alternative Warhead pods with Insensitive Munitions Propulsion System, 15 M31A2 GMLRS Unitary high explosive pods with IMPS, and 100 M57 Army Tactical Missile System pods.
The possible sale also includes low-cost reduced range practice rocket pods, interactive electronic technical manuals, integration support services, spare parts, tool kits, test equipment, contractor logistics support, training, training equipment, technical assistance, technical publications, transportation and other related elements of logistics and program support.
“This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a NATO ally that is an important force for political stability and economic progress in Europe,” a statement from the US DSCA said.
“The proposed sale will improve Norway’s capability to meet current and future threats and enhance its interoperability with US and other allied forces. It will also enhance Norway’s artillery and mid-range fire capability. Norway 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.
“There will be no adverse impact on US defence readiness as a result of this proposed sale."
The principal contractor will be Lockheed Martin and implementation of the proposed sale will require up to eight US government and up to five contractor representatives to travel to Norway for program management reviews to support the program. Travel is expected to occur approximately twice per year as needed to support equipment fielding and training.
