10.12.2023, 14:04
Bis zu 80 neue Torpedos Mk. 54 inkl. Ersatz- und Einbauteilen und Übungssystemen für die kommenden P-8A:
Schneemann
Zitat:US Approves Possible FMS Of MK 54 Torpedoes To Germanyhttps://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/202...o-germany/
The US Department of State has approved the potential sale of up to 80 MK 54 Lightweight Torpedoes to Germany under an FMS (Foreign Military Sale) program, according to a US DSCA’s (Defense Security Cooperation Agency) announcement made on December 7, 2023. The total cost of the program is estimated to be 300 million USD.
According to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency:
The Government of Germany has requested to buy up to eighty (80) MK 54 All Up Round Lightweight Torpedoes (LWT). Also included are MK 54 Mod 0 LWT spare parts; Recoverable Exercise Torpedoes (REXTORPs) with containers; handling shapes and containers; torpedo spare parts; tools for mounting and dismounting of Air Launch Accessories (ALAs); equipment for analysis of REXTORP exercise shots; REXTORP maintenance equipment; training; publications; support and test equipment; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total program cost is $300 million.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by improving the security of a NATO Ally that is an important force for political and economic stability in Europe.
The proposed sale will improve Germany’s capability to meet current and future threats by upgrading Anti-Submarine Warfare capabilities on its P-8A aircraft. Germany will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces.
Schneemann