네덜란드, MQ-9A 4기 도입 FMS 허가

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https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major-arms-sales/netherlands-mq-9a-block-5-aircraft

The Netherlands – MQ-9A Block 5 Aircraft | Defense Security Cooperation Agency

네덜란드가 MQ-9A 블록 5 4기, 지상통제시스템 3대, AN/APY-8 링스 SAR 20대, 시스프레이 SAR, 헬파이어 발사기 등을 포함해 6억 1,100만 달러에 FMS 도입 허가를 받았습니다. 

THE NETHERLANDS – MQ-9A BLOCK 5 AIRCRAFT

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Press Release - Netherlands 23-45 CN.pdf

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pm-cpa@state.gov

Transmittal No

23-45

WASHINGTON, June 16, 2023 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Netherlands of MQ-9A Block 5 aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $611 million.  The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today. 

The Government of the Netherlands has requested to buy up to four (4) MQ-9A Block 5 aircraft; up to three (3) UAV MQ-9 Mobile Ground Control Systems (MGCS); up to thirty (30) Embedded Global Positioning Systems/Internal Navigation Systems (EGI) devices, Airborne, with Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) or M-Code; up to eight (8) AN/DAS-4 Multi-Spectral Targeting Systems; and up to twenty (20) Lynx AN/APY-8 Synthetic Aperture Radars.  Also included are Reaper Engines; Selex Seaspray Synthetic Aperture Radars; SeaVue Maritime Radars; M299 Hellfire Longbow missile launchers; AN/ARC-210 radios; Line-of-Site (LOS) Ground Data Terminals; Ruggedized Aircraft Maintenance Test Stations (RAMTS); AN/APX-119 and other Identification Friend or Foe transponders; KIV-77 Cryptographic Appliques; KY-100M narrowband/wideband terminals; AN/PYQ-10 Simple Key Loaders; satellite communications earth terminal subsystems (SETSS); spare parts, consumables, and accessories and repair and return support; secure communication equipment and cryptographic devices; major/minor modifications, maintenance, and maintenance support; munitions support and support equipment; unclassified software delivery and support; transportation support; unclassified publications and technical documentation; studies and surveys; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistic and program support.  The estimated total cost is $611 million.

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a NATO Ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in Europe. 

The proposed sale will improve the Netherlands’ capability to meet current and future threats.  The MQ-9A aircraft will support Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions as well as Air Attack and Counter Maritime Operation tasks.  The Netherlands already has MQ-9A aircraft in its inventory and will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services 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 General Atomics-Aeronautical Systems, Poway, CA.  There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. 

Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of additional contractor or government representatives. 

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.  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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Counter Maritime Operation 면 해상작전용으로도 쓰겠다는 것이네요.

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기체보다 레이더 구매수량이 더 많은데 이미 4대를 운영중이었네요. 해상작전용으로 추가 투입하려는 것 같습니다.