“Strategic Shift: US Approves Javelin Missile Transfer to Tunisia”

The State Department has made a determination permitting a potential Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Tunisia for Javelin Missiles along with related logistics and program support elements, estimated at a value of $107.7 million.

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency has issued the necessary certification to notify Congress regarding this potential transaction.

The Government of Tunisia has shown interest in procuring 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). Furthermore, the package consists of missile simulation round System Integration and Checkout (SICO); Javelin Restricted Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM); Javelin operator manual and Technical Assistance (TAGM); tools; spare components; indoor/outdoor trainers; Javelin gunner instruction; Ammunition Technical Officer (ATO) education; Javelin maintenance training; and additional associated logistics and program support elements. The total expected expenditure is $107.7 million.

This expected sale will enhance US foreign policy and national security objectives by reinforcing the stability of a vital non-NATO ally that continues to play a pivotal role in regional security and Peacekeeping Operations throughout Africa. The potential sale will fortify Tunisia’s long-term defense capabilities to maintain its sovereignty and territorial integrity, fulfilling its national defense requirements. Tunisia will find it seamless to incorporate this equipment into its armed forces. The proposed transfer of these assets and support will not disturb the essential military balance in the region.