The State Department of United States (US) has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Australia of General Tomahawk Weapons System Support Services Uplift and related equipment.
The estimated total cost is $250 million.
Notably, the Government of Australia has requested to buy services to support the Tomahawk Weapon System, including general weapons support services; logistics support management; material support; engineering technical support; management of technical data; and other related elements of logistics and program support.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States.
Worth mentioning Australia is one of the most important allies of United States.
The strategic location of this political and economic power contributes significantly to ensuring peace and economic stability in the Western Pacific.
It is vital to the US national interest to assist our ally in developing and maintaining a strong and ready self-defense capability.
The proposed sale will allow Australia to better utilize the Tomahawk Weapon System it is procuring and ensure appropriate weapon pairing is evaluated to identify defined targets more precisely.
Besides, it will also assist and contribute to Australia’s joint maritime weapon technology development, analysis, and implementation; support multiple lines of effort to enhance interoperability and interchangeability with the United States; and uplift joint warfighting operational effects.
The principal contractor(s) will be determined as the Government of Australia identifies its specific annual and quarterly requirements for weapons uplift support.
Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Australia.
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