“Major Arms Deal: US Greenlights Javelin Missile Sale to Tunisia”

The State Department has reached a decision authorizing a potential Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Tunisia of Javelin Missiles along with associated logistics and program support elements, projected at a cost of $107.7 million.

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency has provided the necessary certification to inform Congress of this potential sale.

The Government of Tunisia has expressed interest in acquiring one hundred eighty-four (184) Javelin FGM-148F missiles (which includes four (4) fly-to-buy missiles); and thirty (30) Javelin Lightweight Command Launch Units (LWCLU). Additionally, the package comprises missile simulation round System Integration and Check out (SICO); Javelin Restricted Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM); Javelin operator manual and Technical Assistance (TAGM); tools; spare parts; indoor/outdoor trainers; Javelin gunner training; Ammunition Technical Officer (ATO) training; Javelin maintenance training; and other associated logistics and program support elements. The total anticipated cost is $107.7 million.

This anticipated sale will enhance US foreign policy and national security goals by bolstering the safety of a key non-NATO partner that continues to play a significant role in regional security and Peacekeeping Operations across Africa. The prospective sale will strengthen Tunisia’s long-term defense capability to uphold its sovereignty and territorial integrity, meeting its national defense needs. Tunisia will find it straightforward to integrate this equipment into its military forces. The proposed sale of these assets and support will not disrupt the fundamental military equilibrium in the region.