The US State Department has approved a potential $181m foreign military sale of communications equipment to the Czech Republic.
The planned transaction is set to bolster the Czech Armed Forces’ efforts to evolve into a modern military force, aligned with US and Nato standards.
This acquisition will advance US security objectives by augmenting the Czech Republic’s capacity to support Nato’s defensive posture along its eastern periphery and counter regional hostilities.
In addition, it will amplify the contributions that the Czech Republic can offer to Nato and allied missions abroad.
The Czech government’s request includes range of communications devices and support equipment, including AN/PYQ-10A(C) simple key loaders, various radio models including AN/PRC-160, AN/PRC-163, and AN/PRC-167, as well as RF-300M-DL(C) small secure data links and support equipment.
Additionally, the package offers spare parts, technical engineering, logistics, and personnel services from both US government and contractors, as well as other related elements of support.
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By GlobalDataThe Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has fulfilled its obligation by notifying Congress of the potential sale.
In a statement, DSAC said: “This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a Nato Ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in Europe.”
It added: “The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.”
L3Harris Global Communications is named as the principal contractor.
According to DSCA, there is no known offset agreement currently linked to this sale. However, any such agreement would be determined through negotiations between the Czech Republic and the contractor.
No additional US government or contractor personnel will be required in the Czech Republic to implement the sale, the agency noted.
According to a GlobalData report, the Czech Republic’s defence budget stood at $4.7bn as of 2023.
With a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) exceeding 9% from 2024 to 2028, the country’s defence market is poised for significant expansion, driven by Nato and European security needs, military expansion, and developments within the defence industry.
In the Czech Republic’s defence market, systems for tactical communications is one of the key segments.
