The Defense Security Cooperation Agency of United States notified Congress March 26 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Qatar for 500 and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $122 million.


U.S. Soldiers with 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division fire a e during a combined arms live-fire exercise on media day Oct. 26, 2009, at Camp Bundela, India, during exercise Yudh Abhyas 2009.

The Government of Qatar has requested a possible sale of 500 s, 50 Command Launch Units (CLU), Battery Coolant Units, Enhanced Performance Basic Skills Trainer (EPBST), Missile Simulation Rounds (MSR), tripods, Javelin Weapon Effects Simulator (JAVWES), spare and repair parts, rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries, battery chargers and dischargers, support equipment, publications and technical data, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor representative engineering, technical and logistics support services, and other related logistics support. The estimated cost is $122 million.

This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of an important partner which has been, and continues to be a force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East.

The proposed sale will improve Qatar’s capability to meet current and future threats and provide greater security for its critical oil and natural gas infrastructure. Qatar will use the enhanced capability to strengthen its homeland defense. Qatar will have no difficulty absorbing these missiles into its armed forces.

The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.

The principal contractors will be Raytheon/Lockheed Martin Javelin Joint Venture in Orlando, Florida and Tucson, Arizona. There are no known 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 Qatar.

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