Light Armored and High Mobility Multi-Purpose Vehicles for Saudi Arabia

US Defense Security Cooperation Agency, WASHINGTON: The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Saudi Arabia of Light Armored Vehicles and High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicles as well as associated equipment and services. 
 
The total value, if all options are exercised, could be as high as $631 million. 
 
The Government of Saudi Arabia has requested a possible sale for:

– 37 Light Armored Vehicles – Assault Gun (LAV-AG) 
– 26 LAV-25 mm 
– 48 LAV Personnel Carriers 
– 5 Reconnaissance LAVs 
– 5 LAV Ambulances 
– 3 LAV Recovery Vehicles 
– 25 M1165A1 High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV) 
– 25 M1165A1 HMMWV with winch 
– 124 M240 7.62mm Machine Guns 
– 525 AN/PVS-7D Night Vision Goggles (NVGs); 
 
various M978A2 and M984A2 Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Trucks, family of Medium Tactical Vehicles, 120mm Mortar Towed, M242 25mm guns, spare and repair parts; sets, kits, and outfits; support equipment; publications and technical data; personnel training and training equipment; contractor engineering and technical support services and other related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost is $631 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 political stability and economic progress in the Middle East. 
 
The proposed sale of Light Armored Vehicles will provide a highly mobile, light combat vehicle capability enabling Saudi Arabia to rapidly identify, engage, and defeat perimeter security threats and readily employ counter and anti-terrorism measures. The vehicles will enhance the stability and security operations for boundaries and territorial areas encompassing the Arabian Peninsula. 
 
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not affect the basic military balance in the region. Saudi Arabia is capable of absorbing and maintaining this additional MDE in its inventory. The Light Armored Vehicle is the primary combat vehicle of the Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG). This proposed procurement by the Royal Saudi land forces will promote interoperability between the SANG and Ministry of Defense and Aviation. 
 
The prime contractor is General Dynamics Land Systems of Sterling Heights, Michigan. 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 Saudi Arabia. 
 
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; it does not mean that the sale has been concluded.