My abbreviated version ...

 

330x PAC-3 missiles, 4x MPQ-65 radars, etc

30x AH-64D Apache Longbow helos, 17 APG-78 Longbow radars, 173x Stinger Block I air to air missiles, 1,000x AGM-114L Longbow Hellfire missiles

32x UGM-84L Sub Harpoon missiles

Spares for F-5E/F, C-130H, F-16A/B, and Indigenous Defense Fighter (IDF)

Retrofit of four E-2T Hawkeye AEW&C aircraft to the Hawkeye 2000 standard

 

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From Defense Aerospace

 

Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States – PATRIOT Advanced Capability-3 Guided Missiles

(Source: U.S Defence Security Cooperation Agency; issued October 3, 2008)

 

WASHINGTON --- Today the Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Taiwan of 330 PATRIOT Advanced Capability (PAC-3) missiles, as well as associated equipment and services.

 

The total value, if all options are exercised, could be as high as $3.1 billion.

 

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States has requested a possible sale of 330 PATRIOT Advanced Capability (PAC-3) missiles, 4 AN/MPQ-65 Radar Sets, 2 Tactical Command Stations, 2 Information and Coordination Centrals, 6 Communication Replay Groups, 4 Engagement Control Stations, 24 Launching Stations, 12 Antenna Mast Groups, 282 Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS) (115 AN/VRC-88E, 96 AN/VRC-90E, 13 AN/VRC-91E, and 58 AN/VRC-92E), 9 Electronic Power Plant III (EPP), 50 Multifunctional Information Distribution Systems (MIDS), battery and battalion maintenance equipment, prime movers, generators, electrical power units, personnel training and equipment, trailers, communication equipment, tool and test sets, spare and repair parts, publications, supply support Quality Assurance Team support services, U.S. Government and contractor engineering and logistics services, technical documentation, and other related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost is $3.1 billion.

 

This sale is consistent with United States law and policy as expressed in Public Law 96-8. The U.S. is committed to providing military assistance under the terms of the Taiwan Relations Act.

 

This proposed sale serves U.S. national, economic, and security interests by supporting the recipient’s continuing efforts to modernize its armed forces and enhance its defensive capability. The proposed sale will help improve the security of the recipient and assist in maintaining political stability, military balance, and economic progress in the region.

 

The recipient will use the PAC-3 missiles to enhance it self-defense capabilities. The recipient has not previously purchased PAC-3 missiles, but will be able to absorb and effectively utilize these missiles.

 

The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not affect the basic military balance in the region.

 

The principal contractors will be: Raytheon Corporation in Andover, MA, and Lockheed-Martin in Dallas, TX.

 

At this time, there are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.

 

Implementation of this proposed sale will require temporary assignment of U.S. Government and contractor representatives in country. There will be several U.S. Government representatives for 2-week intervals twice annually to participate in program management and technical reviews.

 

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; it does not mean that the sale has been concluded. (ends)

 

 

Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States – AH-64D APACHE Helicopters and Related Weapons

(Source: U.S Defence Security Cooperation Agency; issued October 3, 2008)

 

WASHINGTON --- Today the Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Taiwan of 30 AH-64D Block III APACHE Longbow Attack Helicopters, as well as associated weapons, equipment and services.

 

The total value, if all options are exercised, could be as high as $2.532 billion.

 

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States has requested a possible sale of 30 AH-64D Block III APACHE Longbow Attack Helicopters equipped with 30 Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor (MTADS/PNVS), 17 AN/APG-78 Fire Control Radar and AN/APR-48 Radar Frequency Interferometer (FCR/RFI), 69 T700-GE-701D Turbine Engines, 173 STINGER Block I Air-to-Air Missiles, 35 STINGER Missile Captive Flight Trainers, 1,000 AGM-114L Longbow HELLFIRE Missiles, and 66 M299 HELLFIRE Longbow Missile Launchers.

 

Also included: composite horizontal stabilators, crew and maintenance trainers, depot maintenance, all necessary support equipment, tools and test equipment, integration and checkout, spares and repair parts, training and training equipment, ferry and fuel support, publications and technical documents, U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance, Quality Assurance Team, and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated cost is $2.532 billion.

 

This sale is consistent with United States law and policy as expressed in Public Law 96-8.

 

This proposed sale serves U.S. national economic and security interests by supporting the recipient’s continuing efforts to modernize its armed forces and enhance its defensive capability. The proposed sale will help improve the security of the recipient and assist in maintaining political stability, military balance, and economic progress in the region.

 

The proposed sale will provide for a more advanced targeting and engagement capability with the addition of the AH-64D with AN/APG-78 Fire Control Radar and its “fire and forget” capability with HELLFIRE missiles. The proposed sale will upgrade the anti-armor day/night missile capability, provide for the defense of vital installations, and provide close air support for the military ground forces. The Taiwan Army will have no difficulty absorbing these helicopters, and weapon systems into its armed forces.

 

Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of two U.S. Government personnel for a period of six years to provide intensive coordination, monitoring, and technical assistance to assure smooth introduction of the AH-64D Block III APACHE system. Six contractor representatives will be in country serving as Contractor Field Service Representatives for a period of five years, with the possibility of a five-year extension.

 

The principal contractors will be:

--The Boeing Company Mesa, AZ (two locations) St Louis, MO

--General Electric Lynn, MA

--Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control Orlando, FL

--Lockheed Martin Systems Integration Owega, NY

--Northrop Grumman Corporation Baltimore, MD

--Raytheon Company Tucson, AZ

--Inter-Coastal Electronics Mesa, AZ

--BAE Systems Rockville, MD

 

The purchaser requested offsets; agreements are undetermined and will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and contractor.

 

This notice of a potential sale is required by law; it does not mean that the sale has been concluded. (ends)

 

 

Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States – UGM-84L HARPOON Block II Missiles

(Source: U.S Defence Security Cooperation Agency; issued October 3, 2008)

 

WASHINGTON --- Today the Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Taiwan of 32 UGM-84L Sub-Launched HARPOON Block II missiles and 2 UTM-84L HARPOON Block II Exercise missiles, as well as associated equipment and services.

 

The total value, if all options are exercised, could be as high as $200 million.

 

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States has requested a possible sale of 32 UGM-84L Sub-Launched HARPOON Block II missiles, 2 UTM-84L HARPOON Block II Exercise missiles, 2 Advanced HARPOON Weapons Control System (Version 2), 36 HARPOON containers, 2 UTM-84XD Encapsulated HARPOON Certification and Training Vehicles, test equipment and services, spares and repair parts for support equipment, training, publications and technical documents, U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance, and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated cost is $200 million.

 

This proposed sale serves U.S. national economic and security interests by supporting the recipient’s continuing efforts to modernize its armed forces. The proposed sale will help improve the security of the recipient and assist in maintaining political stability, military balance, and economic progress in the region.

 

This sale is consistent with United States law and policy as expressed in Public Law 96-8. The U.S. is committed to providing military assistance under the terms of the Taiwan Relations Act.

 

The recipient uses HARPOON missiles to enhance its self-defense capabilities. The recipient has previously purchased both air and surface launched HARPOON missiles and will be able to absorb and effectively utilize these submarine-launched missiles.

 

Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to the recipient.

 

The prime contractor will be McDonnell Douglas Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Boeing Company in St. Louis, Missouri. Although the purchaser generally requires offsets, at this time, there are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.

 

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; it does not mean that the sale has been concluded. (ends)

 

 

Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States – Blanket Order Requisition Case

(Source: U.S Defence Security Cooperation Agency; issued October 3, 2008)

 

WASHINGTON --- Today the Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Taiwan which provides funds for the establishment of a blanket order requisition case for follow-on spare parts in support of F-5E/F, C-130H, F-16A/B, and Indigenous Defense Fighter IDF aircraft, communication equipment, radar, and other related elements of logistics support.

 

The total value, if all options are exercised, could be as high as $334 million.

 

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States has requested a proposed sale which provides funds for the establishment of a blanket order requisition case for follow-on spare parts in support of F-5E/F, C-130H, F-16A/B, and Indigenous Defense Fighter IDF aircraft, communication equipment, radar, and other related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost is $334 million.

 

This sale is consistent with United States law and policy as expressed in Public Law 96-8.

 

This proposed sale serves U.S. national economic and security interests by supporting the recipient’s continuing efforts to modernize its armed forces and enhance its defensive capability. The proposed sale will help improve the security of the recipient and assist in maintaining political stability, military balance, and economic progress in the region.

 

The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not affect the basic military balance in the region.

 

These spare parts are required to assure that aircraft and aircraft systems previously procured from the United States are maintained in a mission capable status. The recipient will have no difficulty utilizing these additional spare parts.

 

Procurement of these items will be from the many contractors providing similar items to the U.S. armed forces.

 

There are no offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.

 

Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government and contractor representatives to the recipient.

 

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; it does not mean that the sale has been concluded. (ends)

 

 

Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States – E-2T Retrofit Upgrade

(Source: U.S Defence Security Cooperation Agency; issued October 3, 2008)

 

WASHINGTON --- Today the Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Taiwan of the upgrade of four E-2T Aircraft to the HAWKEYE 2000 configuration, as well as associated equipment and services.

 

The total value, if all options are exercised, could be as high as $250 million.

 

The Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States has requested the upgrade of 4 E-2T Aircraft to the HAWKEYE 2000 configuration. The upgrade will include provisions for the Joint Tactical Information Distribution System, avionics, navigation and non-navigation upgrades, and aircraft electrical, mechanical, and survivability upgrades, all necessary hardware installations, support equipment, spares and repair parts, installation and training, publications and technical documents, U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance, and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated cost is $250 million.

 

This proposed sale serves U.S. national economic and security interests by supporting the recipient’s continuing efforts to modernize its armed forces. The proposed sale will help improve the security of the recipient and assist in maintaining political stability, military balance, and economic progress in the region.

 

The recipient uses the aircraft to enhance its self-defense capabilities. The recipient has previously purchased E- 2’s and is updating these aircraft to meet the same configuration of the most recent purchase of E-2 HAWKEYE 2000 aircraft. This upgrade will simplify aircraft crew training, maintenance training and requirements, base-line spares, and increase safety of flight. The recipient will be able to effectively utilize the upgraded aircraft.

 

This sale is consistent with United States law and policy as expressed in Public Law 96-8. The U.S. is committed to providing military assistance under the terms of the Taiwan Relations Act.

 

Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of six contractor representatives to the recipient for a not to exceed five year period. The prime contractor will be Northrop Grumman Corporation, Bethpage, NY.

 

The purchaser requested offsets. At this time, agreements are undetermined and will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and contractor.

 

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; it does not mean that the sale has been concluded.

From Defence Talk

 

China Cancels, Postpones Military Contacts with US Over Taiwan Arms Sale Approval

Oct 8, 2008

 

PENTAGON: The Pentagon says China has canceled and postponed some military exchanges to protest the approval of new weapons sales to Taiwan.

 

Major Stuart Upton says China has postponed or canceled senior level visits and exchanges on cooperation in disaster relief between now and the end of November. "The cancellation or the postponement of these meetings and these relations were a result of the Taiwan arms sales," he said. "And the fact is there has been no change to our policy over time that would force them or have them reacting to our arms sales to Taiwan."

 

Major Upton could not immediately provide details of the canceled or postponed exchanges, but accused China of "continued politicization" of the bilateral military relationship.

 

China's move comes after it objected to the Pentagon's approval of arms sales to Taiwan announced on Friday, that would allow the island to buy several types of missiles, 30 Apache attack helicopters, upgraded equipment for some of its military aircraft and a variety of other items.

 

The defense department officially notified the congress of the approval, and members have 30 days to object. If there is no objection, Taiwan's government would still have to allocate the money to pay for any of the items. Some U.S. officials have complained in recent years that the island's government has been reluctant to approve money to buy modern weapons, and relies too much on the U.S. military for its defense.

 

The arms package includes Patriot missiles for air defense, and Harpoon missiles, which are launched from submarines.

 

Under U.S.-China agreements, the United States recognizes the government in Beijing, but maintains relations with Taiwan - including the sale of weapons to maintain its defense. The Pentagon says this approval is in keeping with those agreements and U.S. law, although a spokesman acknowledged that weapons systems designed for defense can sometimes be used for offensive missions.

 

China accused the United States of violating the agreements and of hurting China's interests and U.S.-China relations. Taiwan welcomed the approvals.

 

Responding to China's actions Monday, Pentagon spokesman Major Upton blamed Beijing for creating concerns that has lead others to want to improve their defenses. "Well, the impact is we're having a missed opportunity between our two militaries to continue to enhance our dialogue and understanding of each other so that we're not trying to guess at what China is doing, what they're up to," he said.

 

Major Upton says "uncertainty over the motivations and direction of China's military expansion leads others to hedge," which he says "could lead to a security environment less favorable to China's interests" and regional security. He called for "greater transparency and openness" about China's modernization program and its "strategic intentions".