США закупят более 1800 систем Javelin
США заключили договор на закупку противотанковых систем Javelin. Часть из них потом передадут Украине. Министерство обороны США заключило контракт с Raytheon Missiles and Defence и Lockheed Martin.
Пентагон заказал более 1800 систем Javelin. Сумма контракта около 311 млн долларов.
"Закупка является частью программного обеспечения Украины и включает (поставки) украинской армии, закупки армии США, а также ракеты для международных партнеров", - говорится в сообщении.
По данным Пентагона, оборонные предприятия США изготовили уже более 50 000 ракет Javelin и более 12 000 многоразовых командных пусковых установок.
Напомним, ранее Пентагон заявил, что пополнит собственные запасы оружия на 1,2 млрд долларов.
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Javelin Replacement Contract Awarded
SEPT. 15, 2022
The Army awarded a production contract for $311 million on Sep. 13 to the Javelin Joint Venture (JJV) between Raytheon Missiles and Defense and Lockheed Martin for delivery of more than 1,800 Javelins that will serve as replenishment for those rounds from DoD stocks sent to Ukraine in support of their military and security forces.
"This award is a great example of our continued commitment to strengthening our domestic industrial base while supporting our allies and partners,” Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment William A. LaPlante said. “As we use various authorities to replenish our own stocks, industry can expect a strong, persistent demand signal.”
This procurement is part of the Ukraine Supplemental appropriation. The contract includes Army Ukraine replenishment, Army FY22 procurement, and international partner missiles.
“This award demonstrates the Army’s ability to use the new authorities given to us by Congress to acquire critical capabilities for our Soldiers, allies, and partners rapidly and responsibly,” said Douglas R. Bush, the Army's assistant secretary for acquisition, logistics and technology.
To date, the Javelin Joint Venture has produced more than 50,000 Javelin missiles and more than 12,000 reusable Command Launch Units. Javelin is expected to remain in the U.S. weapon arsenal until 2050 and is subject to continual upgrades to support evolving operational needs.
This effort was led by the Army's Program Executive Office for Missiles and Space, in partnership with components across the DoD.
Information on additional replacement contracting actions can be found here.