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印度採購M777輕型牽引榴彈炮
2010-01-29
[據法國《防務宇航》2010年1月27日報導] 2010年1月22日,美國國防安全合作局已向美國國會通報了一份可能的對外軍售協議,即向印度出售145門配裝有鐳射慣性炮兵定位系統(Laser Inertial Artillery Pointing Systems,LINAPS)的M777式155毫米輕型牽引榴彈炮及其相關的零部件、裝備、訓練與後勤保障。總合同價值約6.47億美元。
印度政府提出的需求是145門配裝有鐳射慣性炮兵定位系統的M777式155毫米輕型牽引榴彈炮、品質保證、備用及修理部件、支援及測試設備、文獻及技術資料、維護、人員訓練及訓練設備、美國政府和合同商代表的技術援助、工程與後勤保障服務,以及後勤保障的相關元素。印度打算使用這些榴彈炮來實現其武裝部隊的現代化,同時增強其在危險情況下的作戰能力。印度將很容易把這些榴彈炮能力吸納到其武裝部隊的使用當中。該項軍售不會影響區域間的基本軍事平衡。
主要合同商將包括:位於美國密西西比州哈蒂斯堡的BAE系統公司;位於紐約州沃特弗裏特(Watervliet)的沃特弗裏特兵工廠;位於密蘇裏州聖路易士的賽樂儀器公司(Seiler Instrument Company);位於康涅狄格州布盧姆菲爾德的Triumph Actuation系統公司;位於紐約州North Tonawanda的泰勒設備(Taylor Devices)公司;位於新澤西州特倫頓的哈金森工業(Hutchinson Industries)公司;以及位於英國愛丁堡的Selex公司。該項軍售需要8個美國政府代表和合同商代表進行為期2年的技術評審/支持、訓練以及國內試驗。 (北方科技資訊研究所 劉婧)
http://www.defense-aerospace.com/articles-view/release/3/111678/us-offers-india-145-m777-lightweight-howitzers-for-%24647m.html
India – M777 155mm Light-Weight Towed Howitzers
(Source: Defense Security Cooperation Agency; issued Jan. 26, 2010)
WASHINGTON --- The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress Jan. 22 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to India of 145 M777 155mm Light-Weight Towed Howitzers with Laser Inertial Artillery Pointing Systems (LINAPS) and associated parts, equipment, training and logistical support for a complete package worth approximately $647 million.
The Government of India has requested a possible sale of 145 M777 155mm Light-Weight Towed Howitzers with Laser Inertial Artillery Pointing Systems (LINAPS), warranty, spare and repair parts, support and test equipment, publications and technical documentation, maintenance, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor representatives’ technical assistance, engineering and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics support.
The estimated cost is $647 million.
This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to strengthen the U.S.-India strategic relationship and to improve the security of an important partner which continues to be an important force for political stability, peace, and economic progress in South Asia.
India intends to use the howitzers to modernize its armed forces and enhance its ability to operate in hazardous conditions. The howitzers will assist the Indian Army to develop and enhance standardization and to improve interoperability with U.S. Soldiers and Marines who use the M777 as their primary means of indirect fire. India will have no difficulty absorbing these weapons into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractors will be, BAE of Hattiesburg, Mississippi; Watervliet Arsenal of Watervliet, New York; Seiler Instrument Company of St Louis, Missouri; Triumph Actuation Systems of Bloomfield, Connecticut; Taylor Devices of North Tonawanda, New York; Hutchinson Industries of Trenton, New Jersey; and Selex, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require annual trips to India involving up to eight (8) U.S. Government and contractor representatives for technical reviews/support, training, and in-country trials for a period of approximately two years.
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 and does not mean the sale has been concluded.
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