US to Possibly Sell Javelin Missiles and Command Launch Units to Georgia

In a news release from US Defense Security Cooperation Agency, from November 20, 2017, it is said that “the State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Georgia for Javelin Missiles and Command Launch Units, for an estimated cost of $75 million”, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency issued certification, and notified the US congress on the possible sale on November 17, 2017. 

“The Government of Georgia has requested to purchase four hundred ten (410) Javelin Missiles, and seventy-two (72) Javelin Command Launch Units (CLUs) (includes two (2) Javelin Block 1 CLUs to be used as spares). Also included are ten (10) Basic Skills Trainers (BST); up to seventy (70) simulated rounds; U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance; transportation; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The total estimated cost is $75 million”, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency’s news release states, noting that the proposed sale is expected to contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States, by improving the security of Georgia, while the Javelin system will provide Georgia “with increased capacity to meet its national defence requirements” the release informs. 

However, according to the information announced, the notice of potential sale is required by law and doesn’t mean the sale has been concluded. http://www.dsca.mil/major-arms-sales/georgia-javelin-missiles-and-command-launch-units

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By Nino Gugunishvili