The US state department has approved a potential foreign military sale of AN/AAQ 24(V) Directional Infrared Countermeasures (DIRCM) systems to the UAE, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced on 29 July.
The UAE has requested four DIRCM systems for its Head of State aircraft, to protect against missile threats and bolster the safety of UAE's political leadership.
The potential sale includes 20 small laser transmitter assemblies, 30 AN/AAR-54 missile warning system sensors and ten system processors, along with classified user data module cards, selective availability anti-spoofing modules and control interface units.
If it goes ahead the package will include spare and repair parts, personnel training and training equipment, flight test and certification and other related logistics, engineering, and technical support services. The total value of the award is estimated at $335 million.
The principal contractors of the proposed sale are Boeing and Northrop Grumman.
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