Defense Security Cooperation
Agency
NEWS RELEASE
Media/Public Contact: pm-cpa@state.gov
Transmittal No: 17-21
WASHINGTON, May 11, 2017 - The State Department has
made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the
Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for Patriot PAC-3 and GEM-T
missiles. The estimated cost is $2 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation
Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible
sale on May 10, 2017.
The Government of the United Arab Emirates has
requested the possible sale of sixty (60) Patriot Advanced Capability 3 (PAC-3)
missiles with canisters and one hundred (100) Patriot Guidance Enhanced
Missile-Tactical (GEM-T) missiles. Also included are canisters, tools and test
equipment, support equipment, publications and technical documentation, spare
and repair parts, U.S. Government and contractor technical, engineering and
logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics and program
support. The estimated cost is $2 billion.
This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign
policy and national security of the United States by improving the security of
an important ally which has been, and continues to be, a force for political
stability and economic progress in the Middle East. This sale is consistent
with U.S. initiatives to provide key allies in the region with modern systems
that will enhance interoperability with U.S. forces and increase security.
The proposed sale will enhance the UAE’s capability
to meet current and future aircraft and missile threats. The UAE will use the
capability as a deterrent to regional threats and to strengthen its homeland
defense. The UAE has fielded the Patriot system since 2009 and will have no
difficulty absorbing these additional missiles into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of these missiles will not alter
the basic military balance in the region.
The prime contractor for the PAC-3 Missile is
Lockheed-Martin in Dallas, Texas. The prime contractor for the GEM-T missile is
Raytheon Company in Andover, Massachusetts. There are no known offset
agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require
additional contractor representatives to the UAE. It is not expected additional
U.S. Government personnel will be required in country for an extended period of
time. U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Life Cycle Management Command (AMCOM)
currently maintains a field office in UAE in support of UAE Patriot systems.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense
readiness as a result of this proposed sale.
This notice of a potential sale is required by law
and does not mean the sale has been concluded.
All questions regarding this proposed Foreign
Military Sale should be directed to the State Department's Bureau of Political
Military Affairs, Office of Congressional and Public Affairs, pm-cpa@state.gov.
