The governments of Saudi Arabia and Egypt have requested from the United States the sale of military equipment as well as training and other services, according to press releases published on the Pentagon's website on Friday.
According to the Pentagon, Saudi Arabia requested the sale of 1,827 TOW 2A missiles, 27 lot acceptance missiles and 59 AN/PRC-119 advanced tactical communication systems.
Also to be included are test and support equipment, adapters, radio, kits, vehicular intercom system, spare and repair parts, publications and technical documentation, personnel training, field service representatives, contractor engineering and technical assistance, as well as other related elements of logistics support, said the press release.
It added that the estimated cost is $416 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 friendly country which has been and continues to be an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East," said the Pentagon.
Egypt, meanwhile, requested a possible sale for co-production of 13 M88A2 heavy recovery vehicle kits, 13 M2 machine guns, personnel training and training equipment, and other related elements of program support, said another press release published by the Pentagon on the same day.
The estimated cost is $73 million.
The Pentagon said that the proposed sale of this equipment and support will not affect the basic military balance in the region - Albawaba.com
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