Chile - Forward Area Air Defense Engagement and Force Operations Systems

(Washington, July 13, 2010) -- The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress July 13 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Chile of three Forward Area Air Defense (FAAD) Command and Control Intelligence Systems (C2I), three Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio Systems (SINCGARS) Vehicle Dual Long-Range Radio Systems (AN/VRC-92E), 14 Enhanced Position Location Reporting System (EPLRS) Radio Transmitters, three FAAD Force Operations Systems Air and Missile Defense Workstations (AMDWS), spare parts and other related equipment and support at an estimated cost of $105 million.

The Government of Chile has requested a possible sale of three Forward Area Air Defense (FAAD) Command and Control Intelligence Systems (C2I), three Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio Systems (SINCGARS) Vehicle Dual Long-Range Radio Systems (AN/VRC-92E), 14 Enhanced Position Location Reporting System (EPLRS) Radio Transmitters, three FAAD Force Operations Systems Air and Missile Defense Workstations (AMDWS), spare and repair parts, support equipment, communication support equipment, repair and return, tool and test equipment, publications and technical data, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor technical and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost is $105 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 which has been and continues to be an important force for political stability and economic progress in South America.

Chile intends to use these systems to modernize its air defense posture. The sale of these systems will positively contribute to the Chilean military's goal to update its capability while further enhancing greater interoperability between Chile, the U.S., and other allies. Chile will have no difficulty absorbing these systems into its armed forces.

The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.

Source : Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA)