major arms sales

Pakistan – Technical Support Team

WASHINGTON, February 1, 2010 – On January 29, 2010, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Pakistan of technical support services and other related logistics support. The estimated cost is $100 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 economic progress in South Asia and a partner in overseas contingency operations.

Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States – Two OSPREY Class Mine Hunting Ships Including Refurbishment and Upgrade

WASHINGTON, January 29, 2010 – Today the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States of two (2) OSPREY Class Mine Hunting Ships, including refurbishment, upgrade and other related support and services. The estimated cost is $105 million.

Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States – PATRIOT Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Firing Units, Training Unit, and Missiles

WASHINGTON, January 29, 2010 – Today the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States of 114 PATRIOT Advanced Capability (PAC-3) missiles, 3 AN/MPQ-65 Radar Sets and other related equipment and services. The estimated cost is $2.81 billion.

Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States – UH-60M BLACK HAWK Helicopters

WASHINGTON, January 29, 2010 – Today the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States of 60 UH-60M BLACK HAWK helicopters, technical and other related logistics support. The estimated cost is $3.1 billion.

Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States – Multifunctional Information Distribution Systems (MIDS)

WASHINGTON, January 29, 2010 – Today the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States of 35 Multifunctional Information Distribution Systems Low Volume Terminals (MIDS/LVT-1), 25 MIDS On Ships Terminals and other related equipment and support. The estimated cost is $340 million.

United Arab Emirates - Logistics Support and Training for 12 C-130J-30 Aircraft

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28, 2009 – The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress Dec. 22 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the United Arab Emirates of logistics support, training and related systems for 12 C-130J-30 aircraft being procured through a Direct Commercial Sale. The complete package, including associated parts and equipment is worth approximately $119 million.