The
Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress today of a possible
Foreign Military Sale to Japan for the upgrade of previously provided
AEGIS Combat Systems, as well as associated equipment, parts, training
and logistical support for an estimated cost of $421 million. |
The Government
of Japan has requested a possible sale for the upgrade of previously
provided AEGIS Combat Systems as part of the modernization of two
Atago Class Ships (DDG-177 ATAGO and DDG-178 ASHIGARA) with Integrated
Air Missile Defense capability. The modifications/replacements consist
of the following components: J6 AEGIS Weapon System Computer Program,
2 Multi-Mission Signal Processors for existing AN/SPY-1D(V) radar,
2 Common Processor Systems, 2 ship sets Common Display Systems (44
OJ-827(V)1 Tri Screen Display Consoles, 8 Display Processor Cabinets,
2 Video Wall Screen and Projector Systems, 46 Flat Panel Displays,
and 2 Distributed Video Systems), 2 ship sets AN/SPQ-15 Digital Video
Distribution Systems, 2 ship sets Operational Readiness Test Systems
hosted in AEGIS Weapon Systems computing infrastructure, Ballistic
Missile Defense (Mission Planner Blade server processors hosted in
CPS, and 2 Kill Assessment Systems/Weapon Data Recording Cabinets),
Vertical Launching System MK41 upgrade to Baseline 7 (24 Motor Control
Panels MK 448 Mod 1, 48 Programmable Power4 Supplies MK 179 Mod 0,
and 24 Launch Sequencers MK 5 Mod 1, 4 Fiber Optic Distribution Boxes,
and 24 Single Module Junction Boxes), 4 Launch Control Units MK 235
Mod 7 with Global Positioning System Integrator, 2 ship sets Gun Weapon
Systems MK 34, and 2 ship sets MK 20 Electro-Optical Sensor Systems.
Also included: software updates, ordnance alterations and engineering
changes, spare and repair parts, support equipment, tools and test
equipment, technical data and publications, personnel training and
training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical,
and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics
support. The estimated cost is $421 million.
Japan is one of the major political and economic powers in East Asia
and the Western Pacific and a key ally of the United States in ensuring
the peace and stability of this region. The U.S. Government shares
bases and facilities in Japan. This proposed sale is consistent with
U.S. objectives and with the 1960 Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and
Security.
The proposed
sale of AEGIS components to Japan will contribute to U.S. security
objectives by providing a significantly improved Air Warfare capability.
This sale will enhance Japan’s Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD)
capabilities by modernizing and upgrading the AEGIS technology on
its two Atago-class destroyers. The Government of Japan can easily
integrate the capabilities of these upgraded AEGIS Weapon Systems
into its concept of operations. Japan will have no difficulty absorbing
these systems into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the
basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractor will be Lockheed Martin MS2 in Mooretown,
New Jersey. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection
with this potential sale.
From Defense Security Cooperation Agency
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