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No. 165-M
MEMORANDUM FOR CORRESPONDENTS
October 28, 1999
The Government of Israel has requested a possible sale of 518 M984A1/M985 Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Trucks (HEMTTT) with ancillary equipment, special tools, spare and repair parts, support equipment, publications, contractor technical services and other related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost is $117 million.
This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a friendly country which has been and continues to be an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East.
These 10-ton HEMMTs will be used for carrying artillery ammunition. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) mission profile requires trucks with a load handling system to load and unload commercial trucks. These commercial trucks are fitted with an interface that enables them to carry palletized load system flatracks. Israel, which already has this truck in its inventory, will have no difficulty absorbing these additional trucks.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not affect the basic military balance in the region.
The prime contractor will be Oshkosh Truck Corp., Oshkosh, Wis. There are no offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Israel.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.
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