, WASHINGTON: The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Pakistan of Harris High Frequency/Very High Frequency radio systems for an estimated cost of $160 million.
The Government of Pakistan has requested a possible sale of Harris High Frequency/Very High Frequency radio systems, which include 1,558 20-Watt High Frequency (HF) Man Packs, 2,188 20-Watt HF Vehicular Systems, 175 150-Watt HF Vehicular Systems, ancillary equipment, spare and repairs parts, support equipment, personnel training and training equipment, publications, U.S. Government and contractor engineering and logistics services and other related elements of program support.
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 continues to be a key ally in the global war on terrorism.
The radios will enable Pakistan to improve on its capability to provide current and updated intelligence between patrols and higher headquarters. Also, the radios will increase interoperability between Pakistan and the U.S. and coalition forces assisting in the efforts to curtail and eliminate terrorist activities. Pakistan will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not affect the basic military balance in the region.
The prime contractor will be Harris Corporation in Rochester, New York. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of a contractor field service representative for up to two years to Pakistan. In addition, two contractor representatives will provide training and several U.S. Government and contractor representatives will participate in program management and technical reviews for up to four weeks.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.
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