The State Department has approved the Czech Republic’s request to purchase satellite communication systems and related support for approximately $184 million.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Tuesday Congress has been notified of the potential foreign military sale, which will include the transfer of communications equipment from U.S. government stock.
US Foreign Military Sales to Czech Republic
The proposed $184 million deal covers two-sector fixed satellite communications turnkey systems based on Large Enterprise Terminals. The order will consist of the satcom equipment, spare parts, consumables and accessories. Prague will also acquire engineering, personnel training, technical and logistics support, repair and return support and program support services.
According to the DSCA, the Czech military will have no difficulty adopting the technology. The agency also assured that the purchase will have no negative impact on U.S. defense readiness.
The Czech Republic is a United States ally and a NATO member. In July, the State Department also cleared Prague’s request to purchase Hellfire missiles and advanced precision kill weapon systems for $138.3 million.
Increased Foreign Military Sales
During his keynote address at the Potomac Officers Club’s GovCon International Summit on Oct. 10, DSCA Director Mike Miller revealed that the U.S. has seen an unprecedented surge in FMS demand in recent years fueled by rising global tensions.
He shared that the agency executed almost $81 billion through the FMS system, with $62.5 billion financed by foreign partners.
“Foreign military sales are a key tool of U.S. national security and foreign policy, and we play an indispensable role in administering this program,” the official said.
