“Georgia will have no difficulty absorbing these weapons into its armed forces.” “The Javelin system will help Georgia build its long-term defense capacity to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity in order to meet its national defense requirements,” U.S. “by improving the security of Georgia which is a strategic partner and a key contributor to security and stability the region.” The Embassy then stressed the potential sale would support the foreign policy and national security of the U.S. Embassy in Tbilisi reported in August that the Georgian Government had requested to buy 82 Javelin FGM-148 Missiles and 46 Javelin Command Launch Units (CLU), as well as Enhanced Producibility Basic Skills Trainers Missile Simulation Rounds, Security Assistance Management Directorate Technical Assistance, Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions Project Office Technical Assistance, other associated equipment and services, and other related elements of logistical and program support. and, in line with the U.S.-Georgia agreement, with sums transferred from Georgian state budget. The Ministry of Defense of Georgia will address simplified procurement worth of USD 26,246,866 million, covered with the amount allocated by the U.S. Department of State to approve possible Foreign Military Sale to Tbilisi.
The source said the army had not objected to the cut though it planned to re-submit the request for funds next year.The Government of Georgia said it is working to purchase an additional supply of Javelin man-portable anti-tank missiles from the United States, following August 2021 decision of the U.S.
The opposition has said defence spending must be trimmed to save money for financing the fight against Covid-19. The army's request for next year's tranche, however, has been dropped by the House committee scrutinising the budget for the next fiscal year. On Sunday, the army source said the missiles were to be paid for in instalments until 2024. US government officials and contractors will also be assigned to the country to oversee the handover.
The proposed sale will improve Thailand's capability to meet threats, although the proposed purchase will not alter the basic military balance in the region, the DSCA said. The system will replace the obsolete 106mm recoilless rifles that the Royal Thai Army (RTA) acquired as part of the Military Assistance Program (MAP) from the Vietnam War era. The total estimated cost is $83.5 million. The government, it said, has inked an agreement to buy 300 Javelin FGM-148 missiles and 50 Javelin Command Launch Units (CLU).Īlso included are Enhanced Producibility Basic Skills Trainers missile simulation rounds Security Assistance Management Directorate (SAMD) Technical Assistance Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions (TAGM) Project Office Technical Assistance contractor lifecycle support spares manuals.Īlso on the list are batteries/chargers gunner training ammunition officer training OCONUS Modified Level 2 Maintenance Training System Inspection and Check Out (Sico) and other related elements of logistical and programme support. The DSCA said it delivered the required certification notifying Congress of the possible deal on Friday. The cut came despite remarks released by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) on Friday, saying the State Department had approved a potential US$83.5 million (2.5 billion baht) deal for Javelin missiles and related equipment.
The army has been denied next year's fund to buy Javelin missiles and related equipment worth some 2.5 billion baht from the United States, according to an army source.
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