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U.S. Approves Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of Phalanx CIWS to Turkey 21051503

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Naval Forces News - Turkey
 
 
 
U.S. Approves Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of Phalanx CIWS to Turkey
 
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Turkey for MK 15 Phalanx CIWS Upgrades and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated cost of $310 million. The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
     
U.S. Approves Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of Phalanx CIWS to Turkey
Phalanx CIWS is a close-in weapon system for defence against anti-ship missiles
     
The Republic of Turkey has requested a possible sale for four (4) MK 15 Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) Block 1B Baseline 2 systems and the overhaul, upgrade, and conversion of seventeen (17) MK 15 Phalanx CIWS Block 0 systems to the Block 1B Baseline 2 configuration. Also included are twenty one (21) Remote Control Stations, twenty one (21) Local Control Stations, spare and repair parts, support and test equipment, personnel training and training equipment, publications and technical documentation, U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services, and other related elements of program and logistics support. The estimated cost is $310 million.

Turkey is a partner of the United States in ensuring peace and stability in the region. It is vital to the U.S. national interest to assist our NATO ally in developing and maintaining a strong and ready self-defense capability. This proposed sale is consistent with those objectives.

The proposed sale will provide the Turkish Navy with enhanced self-defense capabilities for surface combatants supporting both national and multinational naval operations. The sale will extend the life of existing weapons systems and add four new weapons to Turkey’s two future Landing Ships Tank (LST) vessels. Turkey has significant experience in maintaining and supporting CIWS, particularly MK 15 Phalanx CIWS Block 0, and has capable infrastructure that will require minimal updates.

Currently, 8 ex-U.S. Olivier Hazard Perry-class frigates, 3 LST (1 Osman Gazi and 2 Sarucabey) and 2 Akar-class AOR in service in Turkish Navy are fitted with Phalanx CIWS.

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

The principal contractor will be Raytheon Missile Systems in Tucson, Arizona. The purchaser has requested offsets. At this time, agreements are undetermined and will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and contractor.