미국, 대만에 배회탄약 2종 FMS 판매 승인

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미국이 대만에 안두릴제 ALTIUS 600M-V 291대를 3억불에, 스위치블레이드 300 배회탄약 720대를 6,200만 달러에 FMS 판매를 허가했습니다. 

https://breakingdefense.com/2024/06/us-approves-sale-of-hundreds-of-one-way-attack-drone-to-taiwan/

US approves sale of hundreds of one-way attack drones to Taiwan

Potential sale comes amid global rush for attack drones and in the wake of Chinese anger over Taiwan's elections.

By   LEE FERRANon June 19, 2024 at 6:43 AM

AeroVironment’s Switchblade launcher sits on display at AUSA 2023. (Tim Martin / Breaking Defense)

EUROSATORY 2024 — The US State Department today approved the potential sale to Taiwan of approximately $360 million-worth of drones capable of one-way attack.

In separate announcements, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency said the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office — the closest thing the island democracy has to an embassy in the US — had requested 291 ALTIUS 600M-V drones made by Anduril and 720 Switchblade 300 All Up Rounds made by AeroVironment and related equipment, for an estimated $300 million and $62 million respectively.

Both announcements say the potential sales would serve US interests in Asia-Pacific “by supporting the recipient’s continuing efforts to modernize its armed forces and to maintain a credible defensive capability.”

“The proposed sale will help improve the security of the recipient and assist in maintaining political stability, military balance, and economic progress in the region,” the DCSA said.

Anduril’s Altius 600 loitering munition. (Courtesy of Anduril)

Along with the announcements, DCSA notified Congress of the potential sale, but the agreements are not final; the number of units and dollar figures involved can change as negotiations continue. Lawmakers could also technically step in to block the sale, but Taiwan enjoys bipartisan support on Capitol Hill.

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The proposed deal comes amid a global rush to acquire relatively low-cost, expendable, one-way attack drones, as the conflict in Ukraine has demonstrated their usefulness in ever-evolving modern combat. The US has included both Altius and Switchblade drones in aid packages to Kyiv.

The notification also comes in the wake of Taiwan’s recent presidential election and heated rhetoric by Beijing since the victory of a new Taiwanese leader who is seen on the mainland to be pro-independence.

Various media reports emerged this week of a Chinese Type 094 Jin Class nuclear powered submarine, surfacing in the Taiwan Strait, prompting Taiwan Defense Minister Wellington Koo to say that the ministry has a “grasp” of the situation.

The Taiwan issue is a key flashpoint in relations between China and the US — relations that the State Department’s number two official said recently have been slowly warming since a chilly months-long silence by Beijing. Still, in the past China has sharply criticized US arms sales to Taiwan, and leaders there are unlikely to be happy about a potential new cache of American one-way attack drones.

https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major-arms-sales/taipei-economic-and-cultural-representative-office-united-states-34

Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States – ALTIUS 600M-V Unmanned Aerial Vehicles | Defense Sec

TAIPEI ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE IN THE UNITED STATES – ALTIUS 600M-V UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES

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Press Release - TECRO 24-56 CN.pdf

Media/Public Contact

pm-cpa@state.gov

Transmittal No

24-56

WASHINGTON, June 18, 2024 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States of ALTIUS 600M-V Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $300 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) has requested to buy the following non-MDE: up to 291 ALTIUS 600M-V systems, comprised of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) loitering munition with extensible warhead and electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) camera; ALTIUS 600 inert training UAVs; Pneumatic Integrated Launch Systems (PILS); PILS transport trailers; ground control systems; associated support, including spares; battery chargers; operator and maintenance training; operator, maintenance, and training manuals; technical manuals; logistics and fielding support; testing; technical assistance CONUS and OCONUS, including for engineering services; program management; site surveys; facility, logistics and maintenance eval‎uations; quality assurance and de-processing team support; field service representative support; transportation; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $300 million.

This proposed sale is consistent with U.S. law and policy as expressed in Public Law 96-8.

This proposed sale serves U.S. national, economic, and security interests by supporting the recipient’s continuing efforts to modernize its armed forces and to maintain a credible defensive capability. The proposed sale will help improve the security of the recipient and assist in maintaining political stability, military balance, and economic progress in the region.

The proposed sale will improve the recipient’s ability to meet current and future threats. The recipient will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces.

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

The principal contractor will be Anduril, located in Atlanta, GA. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.

Implementation of this proposed sale will require assignment of 5 U.S. Government and 12 contractor representatives for a duration of up to two years to support equipment fielding/training and program management.

There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.

The description and dollar value are for the highest estimated quantity and dollar value based on initial requirements. Actual dollar value will be lower depending on final requirements, budget authority, and signed sales agreement(s), if and when concluded.

All questions regarding this proposed Foreign Military Sale should be directed to the State Department's Bureau of Political Military-Affairs, Office of Congressional and Public Affairs, pm-cpa@state.gov.

https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major-arms-sales/taipei-economic-and-cultural-representative-office-united-states-33

Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States – Switchblade 300 Anti-Personnel and Anti-Armor Loiter

TAIPEI ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE IN THE UNITED STATES – SWITCHBLADE 300 ANTI-PERSONNEL AND ANTI-ARMOR LOITERING MISSILE SYSTEM

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Press Release - TECRO 24-47 CN.pdf

Media/Public Contact

pm-cpa@state.gov

Transmittal No

24-47

WASHINGTON, June 18, 2024 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States of Switchblade 300 Anti-Personnel and Anti-Armor Loitering Missile System and related equipment for an estimated cost of $60.2 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) has requested to buy seven hundred twenty (720) Switchblade 300 (SB300) All Up Rounds (AURs) (includes 35 fly-to-buy AURs) and one hundred one (101) SB300 fire control systems (FCS). The following non-Major Defense Equipment will also be included: first line spares packs; operator manuals; operator and maintenance training; logistics and fielding support; Lot Acceptance Testing (LAT); U.S. Government technical assistance, including engineering services, program management, site surveys, facilities, logistics, and maintenance eval‎uations; quality assurance and de-processing team; field service representative(s); transportation; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $60.2 million.

This proposed sale is consistent with U.S. law and policy as expressed in Public Law 96-8.

This proposed sale serves U.S. national, economic, and security interests by supporting the recipient’s continuing efforts to modernize its armed forces and to maintain a credible defensive capability. The proposed sale will help improve the security of the recipient and assist in maintaining political stability, military balance, and economic progress in the region.

The proposed sale will improve the recipient’s ability to meet current and future threats. The recipient will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces.

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

The principal contractor will be AeroVironment, Inc., located in Simi Valley, CA. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.

Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of eight U.S. Government and two contractor representatives for a duration of up to five years to support equipment fielding, training, and program management.

There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.

The description and dollar value are for the highest estimated quantity and dollar value based on initial requirements. Actual dollar value will be lower depending on final requirements, budget authority, and signed sales agreement(s), if and when concluded.

All questions regarding this proposed Foreign Military Sale should be directed to the State Department's Bureau of Political Military-Affairs, Office of Congressional and Public Affairs, pm-cpa@state.gov.

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