U.S. To Sell Patriot Missile defense Systems to UAE
We were just talking about the United Arab Emirates the other day.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the United Arab Emirates of the PATRIOT Advanced Capability-3 Missile System as well as associated equipment and services. The total value, if all options are exercised, could be as high as $9 billion.
The Government of United Arab Emirates has requested a possible sale of the PATRIOT Air Defense System consisting of 288 PATRIOT Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) missiles, 216 Guidance Enhanced Missiles-T (GEM-T), 9 PATRIOT Fire Units that includes 10 phased array radar sets, 10 Engagement Control Stations on trailers, 37 Launching Stations (4 per fire unit), 8 Antenna Mast Groups (AMG) on trailers, 8 Antenna Mast Group (AMG) Antennas for Tower Mounts, AN/GRC-245 Radios, Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio Systems (SINCGARS, Export), Multifunctional Information Distribution System/Low Volume Terminals, generators, electrical power units, trailers, communication and support equipment, publications, spare and repair parts, repair and return, United States Government and contractor technical assistance and other related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost is $9 billion.
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 the weapons will strengthen the effectiveness and interoperability of a potential coalition partner, reduce the dependence on U.S. forces in the region, and enhance any coalition operations the U.S. may undertake with the United Arab Emirates. The United Arab Emirates will have no difficulty absorbing these weapon systems into its armed forces. The proposed sale of these weapon systems will not affect the basic military balance in the region.
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I would imagine that the UAE knows that their assistance and willingness to work with the West puts a big target on them. I wouldn’t blame them if they wanted to buy some defensive weapons. On the other hand, I probably wouldn’t sell them any either.
December 7th, 2007 at 8:39 pmI just dont like the thought of selling our military hardware to these foreign countries. UAE isnt a problem for us but i just cant get over the thought that this is a bad idea
December 8th, 2007 at 9:03 amMulims suck. It will come back to bite us.
December 8th, 2007 at 4:23 pm