UAE requests more than 4,500 surplus MRAPs

[HRK]

UAE requests more than 4,500 surplus MRAPs

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has submitted a request to buy 4,569 surplus mine-resistance, ambush-protected vehicles (MRAPs) from the United States, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced on 26 September.

The majority of the MRAPS (3,360) listed as part of the possible deal are Navistar Defense International MaxxPro vehicles in various configurations. The others are 1,150 BAE Systems Caiman Multi-Terrain Vehicles (MTVs), 44 Oshkosh MRAP All-Terrain Vehicles (M-ATVs), and 15 MRAP recovery vehicles of an unspecified type. The MRAPs will have any special armour removed before they are delivered.

The DSCA estimated the cost of the proposed deal, which would include spares, support equipment and services, and personnel training, at USD2.5 billion.

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I am surprised at this news; Its such a huge number for any of arm force of this region, but more surprising factor is the 'UAE'. They are not going to face any ambush or roadside IED blast inside UAE.

Are they planing to move-in any of the war theater of the region in the near future or what ..... ???

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

Yea saw that greedy UAE leave 1000 for us

What is the point if "Special Armor is removed" what a joke

 

[elszADaQ]

Yea saw that greedy UAE leave 1000 for us

What is the point if "Special Armor is removed" what a joke

The MRAPs will be refurbished and modified.

 

[HRK]

Yea saw that greedy UAE leave 1000 for us

What is the point if "Special Armor is removed" what a joke

I don't think that we need that huge number of foreign built MARP vehicles at the price of USD 2.5 billon, even half of that number of MARP vehicles built with TOT should be enough for our needs. That might prove more cost effective solution as well.

 

[HRK]

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Transmittal No: 14-26

WASHINGTON, Sep 26, 2014 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the United Arab Emirates for Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicles and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $2.5 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

The Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has requested a possible sale for the refurbishment and modification of 4,569 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicles (that include 29 MaxxPro Long Wheel Base (LWB), 1,085 MaxxPro LWB chassis, 264 MaxxPro Base/MRAP Expedient Armor Program (MEAP) capsules without armor, 729 MaxxPro Bases, 283 MaxxPro MEAP without armor, 970 MaxxPro Plus, 15 MRAP Recovery Vehicles, 1,150 Caiman Multi-Terrain Vehicles without armor, and 44 MRAP All-Terrain Vehicles) being sold separately from U.S. Army stock pursuant to section 21 of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended, as Excess Defense Articles (EDA). Also included are Underbody Improvement Kits, spare and repair parts, support equipment, personnel training and training equipment, publications and technical documentation, Field Service Representatives’ support, U.S. Government and contractor logistics and technical support services, and other related elements of logistics and program support. Notification for the sale from stock of the MRAP vehicles referenced above has been provided separately, pursuant to the requirements of section 7016 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 and section 516 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. The estimated cost is $2.5 billion.

This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the U.S. by helping to improve the security of a friendly country that has been and continues to be an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East.

The UAE intends to utilize the EDA MRAP vehicles to increase force protection, to conduct humanitarian assistance operations, and to protect vital international commercial trade routes and critical infrastructure. Additionally, these MRAPs will enhance UAE’s burden sharing capacity and defensive capabilities.

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

The principal contractors will be Navistar Defense in Lisle, Illinois; BAE Systems in Sealy, Texas; and Oshkosh Defense in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.

Implementation of this proposed sale will require multiple trips to the UAE involving many U.S. Government and contractor representatives for approximately three or more years to provide program support and training.

There will be no adverse impact on the 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.

All questions regarding this proposed Foreign Military Sale should be directed to the State Department's Bureau of Political Military Affairs, Office of Congressional and Public Affairs, [email protected].

UAE – Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicles | The Official Home of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency

 

[Al Bhatti]

October 2, 2014

The deal will include more than 4,500 vehicles similar to this Oshkosh Mrap on display at a military exhibition in Abu Dhabi.

UAE sets up Dh9.2bn upgrade to military vehicles

The UAE will pay the US Dh9.2 billion to upgrade its military vehicles to better prepare the country’s protection force.

The US state department said the UAE intended to use the vehicles to conduct humanitarian assistance operations and to protect vital international commercial trade routes as well as critical infrastructure.

“They will enhance the UAE’s burden-sharing capacity and defence capabilities,” a state department official said. “The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.”

He said the deal would be in force for at least three years to provide programme support and training.

The vehicles include more than 4,500 mine-resistant ambush-protected (Mrap) vehicles as well as 1,150 Caiman multiterrain vehicles without armour.

“Mraps are mostly used as a troops transporter,” said Aleksey Yermolayev, the territory manager in the military division of Streit Group, a Dubai-based armoured vehicles manufacturer. “They can also be modified to a large range of specialised vehicles with the use of additional equipment, such as a mobile command control centre, ambulances, rescue vehicles and explosive ordnance disposal vehicles.”

He said the upgrade was important to increase their technical characteristics and survivability. “The training is also important because Mraps are pretty different from simple trucks or normal army vehicles due to their specific design and drivability,” Mr Yermolayev said.

“They might also carry sophisticated equipment on board, so army servicemen should be properly trained by professionals.”

Dr Theodore Karasik, director at the Institute for Near East and Gulf Military Analysis in Dubai, said the upgrades were a necessary requirement to keep the UAE’s defence capabilities at the highest levels of excellence for any possible scenario in the region.

“Upgrading equipment and personnel training is important because the GCC militaries are likely to be more active in the near and medium term around the Middle East and North Africa region in terms of land operations,” he said. “We are already seeing this in air activity with participation in the US-led coalition airstrikes in the Levant.”

Mohammed Javed, quality assurance manager at Chabok Aviation, a Dubai-based provider of aircraft support services and parts to the Middle East, said military forces constantly required upgrades and training to meet evolving challenges.

“This will greatly strengthen the UAE forces to meet any challenge,” he said.

“I would also suggest for them to enhance their in-house capability for manufacturing, research and upgrade of all military equipment and vehicles as well as establishing personal training centres.”

UAE sets up Dh9.2bn upgrade to military vehicles | The National