Egypt cleared to buy AM General Light Tactical Vehicle Chassis and Fleet Build.

The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency on January 10 announced that the State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Egypt of Light Tactical Vehicle Chassis and Fleet Build and related equipment for an estimated cost of $200 million.
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The original Foreign Military Sales case, valued at $41.9 million, included 4-Man REV1-B Rolling Chassis with 190 horsepower (HP) diesel engines upgraded to 205HP turbocharged engines (Picture source: AM General)

The Government of Egypt has requested to buy additional light tactical vehicle chassis and fleet build that will be added to a previously implemented case. The original Foreign Military Sales case, valued at $41.9 million, included 4-Man REV1-B Rolling Chassis with 190 horsepower (HP) diesel engines upgraded to 205HP turbocharged engines; training for the chassis assembly process, operations, and maintenance; spare and repair parts; testing equipment; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistical and program support. The estimated total cost is $200 million.

The proposed sale will contribute to the modernization of Egypt’s Light Tactical Vehicle fleet. These chassis will contribute to Egypt's goal of updating its military capability while further enhancing interoperability with the United States and other allies.

The principal contractor will be AM General, LLC, of Mishawaka, IN. Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of up to five (5) additional U.S. Government and three (3) contractor representatives to Egypt for a duration of five (5) years to support fielding and training for the program.

Defense News January 2024