[Dr. Aaron Lerner - IMRA: The terrorists Egypt is fighting in the Sinai
don't have aircraft so the radar isn't particularly relevant. On the other
hand, this mobile equipment is useful for providing cover for an invasion in
the event that as a result of unforeseen events it turns out that whoever is
in charge of Egypt at some time in the future should want to move forces
across the Sinai towards Israel.]
The Government of Egypt – 8 Sentinel AN/MPQ-64F1 Radars and Related
Equipment and Support
(Source: Defense Security Cooperation Agency; issued Sep. 19, 2016)
http://www.defense-aerospace.com/article-view/release/177157/us-approves-sale-of-8-sentinel-radars-to-egypt.html

WASHINGTON, - The State Department has made a determination approving a
possible Foreign Military Sale to Egypt for Sentinel AN/MPQ-64F1 Radars and
related equipment, training, and support. The estimated cost is $70 million.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification
notifying Congress of this possible sale on September 16, 2016.

The Government of Egypt has requested a possible sale of eight (8) Sentinel
AN/MPQ-64F1 Radars and software and training, as well as spares and support
equipment, technical manuals, Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio
System (SINCGARS) VRC-92E Radios, 16 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled
Vehicles (HMMWV) Ml 152 with Shelter Carrier Kit, U.S. Government and
contractor support, training and other associated support, equipment and
services.

The total estimated value of MDE is $40 million. The total overall estimated
cost is $70 million.

This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national
security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a
strategic partner that has been and continues to be an important force for
political stability and economic progress in the Middle East.

The Government of Egypt intends to expand its existing air defense
architecture to counter threats posed by air attack. This will contribute to
Egypt’s military goal of updating its capabilities while further enhancing
interoperability among Egypt, the United States, and other allies. Egypt
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 involved in this program is Thales Raytheon
Systems, Fullerton, California. There are no known offset agreements
proposed in connection with this potential sale.

Implementation of this proposed sale will require ten (10) U.S. Government
or contractor representatives to travel to Egypt for a period of 8 weeks for
equipment checkout and training.

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 and does not mean the
sale has been concluded.

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