Defence Security Co-operation Agency Website: TOW Missile Purchase

[Ex-Dragoon]

Defense Security Cooperation Agency NEWS RELEASE On the web: http://www.dsca.mil Media/Public Contact: (703) 601-3670 Date: 30 September 2004 Transmittal No. 04-39 Canada - TOW-2A/B Anti-Armor Guided and Bunker Buster Missiles On 30 September 2004, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Canada of 2,000 Radio Frequency (RF) TOW-2A and 600 RF TOW-2B Anti-Armor Guided Missiles, 400 RF Bunker Buster Missiles as well as associated equipment and services. The total value, if all options are exercised, could be as high as $136 million. The Government of Canada has requested a possible sale of 2,000 Radio Frequency (RF) TOW-2A and 600 RF TOW-2B Anti-Armor Guided Missiles, 400 RF Bunker Buster Missiles, spare and repair parts, technical support, support equipment, personnel training and training equipment, technical data and publications, U.S. Government and contractor engineering and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost is $136 million. This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the military capabilities of Canada and further weapon system standardization and interoperability with U.S. forces. Canada will use these missiles to increase its military defensive posture and will have no difficulty absorbing these additional missiles into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not affect the basic military balance in the region. The prime contractor will be Raytheon Company in Tucson, Arizona. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Canada. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. This notice of a potential sale is required by law; it does not mean that the sale has been concluded. -30-

 

[canuck101]

Well i hope the sale comes to pass.

 

[bubba]

i have to agree canuck 101 cause tow was sure fun to fire

 

[Cdn Blackshirt]

I hope we mount them on our 25mm LAV turrets and scrap the MGS.

My forward paradigm is based upon the reality that in future our soldiers will
far more often be forced to react to ambushes as opposed to having the
luxury of carrying out plannable tactical offensives or defensives.

With that in mind, I would contend that the more vehicles you can deploy
with heavier armour and some sort of High Explosive Projectiles, the better
and that the current model being explored of a specialized MGS, LAV-TUA
and MMEV is just plain f'n stupid.

JMHO,



Matthew.  

 

[Scoobie Newbie]

Not so sure about TOW on a LAV.  The Gunner and crew commander have there hands full as it is.

 

[Richard]

Just curious...did Canada ever take delivery of those Javelin anti-tank missiles that are listed on the same site? (See http://www.dsca.mil/PressReleases/36-b/36b_index.htm under CY 2003).