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A vehicle commander from 1/6 Weapons Company, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, fires a Tube-launched Optically-tracked Wire-guided missile (TOW) from the turret of his High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) during the final exercise of Combined Arms Exercise (CAX) 3. CAX 3 took place at MCAGCC Twentynine Palms.

L’Egypte commande des milliers de missiles américains

L’armée égyptienne a commandé 5000 missiles antichars TOW 2A à guidage radio, nous apprend un communiqué de DSCA américaine qui a autorisé la vente pour un montant de 691 millions de dollars US.

Il s’agit de la version BGM-71E-4B-RF; qui est la plus moderne du TOW. Guidé par radio et d’une portée augmentée de 1000m par rapport à l’ancienne version filoguidée et porte à 4.5 km.

L’Egypte a acheté ces dernières années plus de 20000 missile de ce type.

 

Communiqué DSCA

Egypt – TOW 2A Radio Frequency (RF) Missiles and Support

Media/Public Contact
pm-cpa@state.gov
Transmittal No
21-33

WASHINGTON, May 19, 2022 – The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Egypt of TOW 2A Radio Frequency (RF) Missiles, Support, and related equipment for an estimated cost of $691 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

The Government of Egypt has requested to buy five thousand (5,000) TOW 2A, Radio Frequency (RF) missiles, BGM-71E-4B-RF; and seventy (70) TOW 2A, Radio Frequency (RF) missiles, BGM-71E-4B-RF (Fly-to-Buy Lot Acceptance missiles). Also included is missile support equipment; technical manuals/publications; spare parts; tool and test equipment; training; U.S. Government technical and logistical support, contractor technical support, and other associated equipment and services; and other related elements of logistical and program support. The estimated total cost is $691 million.

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a Major Non-NATO Ally that continues to be an important strategic partner in the Middle East.

The proposed sale will enhance Egypt’s capability to strengthen its homeland defense by replenishing its stocks. The missiles will be used for counter-terrorism and border security against armored threats and fortified positions. Egypt will have no difficulty absorbing these additional 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 contractor will be Raytheon Missiles & Defense, Tucson, AZ. 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 Egypt.

There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.

This notice of a potential sale is required by law. The description and dollar value is for the highest estimated quantity and dollar value based on initial requirements. Actual dollar value will be lower depending on final requirements, budget authority, and signed sales agreement(s), if and when concluded.

All questions regarding this proposed Foreign Military Sale should be directed to the State Department’s Bureau of Political Military Affairs, Office of Congressional and Public Affairs, pm-cpa@state.gov.

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