Lithuania requests Stryker sale

The US state department has approved a potential foreign military sale to Lithuania for Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicles (ICV) and associated equipment, parts and logistical support, it was announced on 5 November. 

The government of Lithuania has requested 84 M1126 Stryker ICVs to fill a capability gap in its land forces not currently addressed. It will also enhance the country's ability to support NATO and coalition operations.

Armament requested includes the ATK 30mm cannon, the XM813 30mm cannon or a European variant with Remote Weapon Station and 84 M2 Flex Machine Guns.

Additionally, Lithuania has requested the ICV-30 package, including contractor logistics support, support equipment, spare parts, armaments, two AN/PRC-152 Radios per vehicle, one AN/PSN-13 DAGR per vehicle, one VIC-3 per vehicle, training aids/devices/simulators and simulations (TADSS), translated technical manuals with laptop computers, training, Foreign Service Representatives (FSRs), OCONUS Contractor vehicle de-processing services and technical assistance. 

The total estimated value of the deal is $599 million.

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