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No. 130-M
MEMORANDUM FOR CORRESPONDENTS
August 9, 1999
The Government of Spain (GOS) has requested a possible sale of 12 JAVELIN anti-tank missile systems (consisting of 12 JAVELIN command launch units, 226 JAVELIN missile rounds, and three lot acceptance missiles), support equipment, spare and repair parts, publications and technical data, personnel training and equipment, U.S. Government and contractor engineering and logistics personnel services, a Quality Assurance Team, and other related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost is $25 million.
This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by improving the military capabilities of Spain and enhancing weapon system standardization and interoperability of this important NATO ally.
The GOS will use these JAVELIN anti-tank missile systems to enhance their anti-tank ground forces and to increase interoperability with U.S. forces. Spain will have no difficulty absorbing these systems into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not affect the basic military balance in the region.
The prime contractor will be JAVELIN Joint Venture (Raytheon and Lockheed Martin), Orlando, Florida. One or more proposed offset agreements may be related to this proposed sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of a U.S. Government Quality Assurance Team to Spain for two weeks to assist in the delivery and deployment of the missiles. Two contractor representatives will be required for training courses during a two week period and two will be required in-country for two years to perform maintenance services.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.
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