The U.S. Department of State has authorized a potential Foreign Military Sale to Egypt involving Stinger missiles and associated program and logistics support items, amounting to $740 million. The necessary certification for this potential sale was sent to Congress by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency today.
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The Egyptian
government has expressed interest in acquiring 720 Stinger missiles for
deployment on current Avenger systems, along with 20 Product Verification
Flight Test (PVFT) units. The sale will also encompass spare parts, repair
services, test equipment, and technical engineering, as well as logistics and
support services for both the U.S. government and contractors. The total
estimated value of this deal stands at $740 million.
This sale is
expected to bolster U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives by
enhancing the security of a key ally, which is vital for political stability
and economic progress in the Middle East.
The proposed sale
will enable Egypt to fortify its defense capabilities against both current and
emerging threats, improving interoperability with systems utilized by U.S.
forces and other regional partners. Egypt’s ongoing investment in its defense
capabilities is essential for safeguarding its borders, transportation
infrastructure, and citizens. The integration of Stinger missiles into the
Egyptian armed forces will proceed smoothly.
This transaction
is not expected to alter the military balance in the region.
The primary
contractor for this deal will be RTX Corporation, located in Tucson, Arizona.
No offset agreements are anticipated to be part of this transaction.
Implementing this
sale will not necessitate the deployment of additional U.S. personnel to Egypt,
and it will not adversely affect the readiness of U.S. defense forces.
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