Federal Register #Transmittal No. 260P

U.S. DoD Notification: Sale of PATRIOT PAC3 MSE Missile Systems and Support to Germany

This notification details a major U.S. government arms sale to Germany, focused on advanced air and missile defense systems and supporting equipment. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), Army - End user: Government of Germany - OEMs and Vendors: - Lockheed Martin (PATRIOT PAC3 MSE missiles) - Raytheon Technologies (PATRIOT system components: launching stations, radar sets, engagement control stations, power plants) - L3Harris Technologies (KIV-77 encryptors, radios) - General Dynamics Mission Systems (KG-250X encryptors) - Products/Services Requested: - 600 PATRIOT PAC3 MSE missiles (including 10 fly-to-buy missiles) - 16 M903 launching stations - 2 AN/MPQ65 configuration 3+ increment 2 radar sets - 2 AN/MSQ132 configuration 3+ increment 3 engagement control stations - 2 EPP III electric power plants - 1 AN/TPX57A(V)1 IFF system with KIV77 encryptor - KG250X and KIV77 encryptors - AN/PYQ10 Simple Key Loaders - RT1523F combat net radios - Mounted Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing System Gen II - Tools, test equipment, range/test programs, support equipment, publications, training equipment, spare/repair parts - Systems integration and checkout (SICO) services, technical assistance, engineering/logistics support, field office support, quality assurance, training, transportation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on secure communications (NSA-certified encryptors, IFF systems, secure radios) - Interoperability with U.S. and NATO forces - Includes both major defense equipment (MDE) and non-MDE items - Comprehensive support: integration, training, logistics, and field services - Estimated Contract Value: - $6.605 billion total (approx. $4.805 billion MDE, $1.8 billion non-MDE) - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Primary contracting: U.S. Department of Defense, DSCA - End user: Government of Germany

Description

The Department of War is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification regarding the possible sale of six hundred (600) phased array tracking radar to intercept on target (PATRIOT) advanced capability-3 (PAC3) missile segment enhancement (MSE) including ten (10) fly-to-buy missiles to the Government of Germany. The sale includes major defense equipment such as launching stations, radar sets, engagement control stations, and electric power plants, as well as non-MDE items like software, encryptors, communication equipment, and logistics support. The total estimated value of the sale is $6.605 billion, with $4.805 billion in MDE and $1.8 billion in non-MDE. This sale aims to improve Germany's defensive capabilities and interoperability with U.S. and NATO forces.

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