Denmark’s request covers twenty four All Up Round Magazines, eight Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 launchers, and two Sentinel A4 radars with the Integrated Battle Command System. It also includes two IBCS Engagement Operations Centers, two IBCS Integrated Collaborative Environments, and six IBCS Integrated Fire Control Network relays.
The package contains a wide range of non Major Defense Equipment, such as reload vehicles and communications systems including AN/PSN-13A receivers, AN/PYQ-10A loaders, AN/VRC-92F radio sets, RT-1523F transmitters, AN/TPX-61 interrogators, AN/TPX-57A(V)1 IFF devices, KG-250X encryptors and KIV-77 encryptors. Additional elements include tools, generators, support equipment, publications, training systems, spare parts, technical assistance and logistics services.
According to the announcement, the sale supports United States foreign policy and national security goals by strengthening a NATO ally described as “an important force for political stability and economic progress in Europe”. It also states that the proposed equipment will help Denmark address present and future threats while improving interoperability with US and allied forces.
The US assessment notes that the sale will reinforce Denmark’s medium and long-range ground-based air defence and that the country “will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment and services into its armed forces”. Officials also conclude that the transaction will not affect the basic military balance in the region.
RTX Corporation, Lockheed Martin, Leidos Inc. and Northrop Grumman have been named as the principal contractors for the programme.
Source: Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA).
