Saudi Arabia - Light Armored Vehicles and High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicles

(Washington, October 4, 2007) -- The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Saudi Arabia of Light Armored Vehicles and High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicles as well as associated equipment and services. The total value, if all options are exercised, could be as high as $631 million.

The Government of Saudi Arabia has requested a possible sale for

37 Light Armored Vehicles - Assault Gun (LAV-AG)
26 LAV-25 mm
48 LAV Personnel Carriers
5 Reconnaissance LAVs
5 LAV Ambulances
3 LAV Recovery Vehicles
25 M1165A1 High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV)
25 M1165A1 HMMWV with winch
124 M240 7.62mm Machine Guns
525 AN/PVS-7D Night Vision Goggles (NVGs);

various M978A2 and M984A2 Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Trucks, family of Medium Tactical Vehicles, 120mm Mortar Towed, M242 25mm guns, spare and repair parts; sets, kits, and outfits; support equipment; publications and technical data; personnel training and training equipment; contractor engineering and technical support services and other related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost is $631 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 that has been and continues to be an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East.

The proposed sale of Light Armored Vehicles will provide a highly mobile, light combat vehicle capability enabling Saudi Arabia to rapidly identify, engage, and defeat perimeter security threats and readily employ counter and anti-terrorism measures. The vehicles will enhance the stability and security operations for boundaries and territorial areas encompassing the Arabian Peninsula.

The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not affect the basic military balance in the region. Saudi Arabia is capable of absorbing and maintaining this additional MDE in its inventory. The Light Armored Vehicle is the primary combat vehicle of the Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG). This proposed
procurement by the Royal Saudi land forces will promote interoperability between the SANG and Ministry of Defense and Aviation.

Source : US Defense Security Cooperation Agency

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