BUILDING PARTNER CAPACITY THROUGH FOREIGN MILITARY SALES BRIEFING
BUILDING PARTNER CAPACITY THROUGH FOREIGN MILITARY SALES BRIEFING TO AUSA INSTITUTE OF LAND WARFARE FEBRUARY 7, 2017 Ann Cataldo Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army Defense Exports and Cooperation (DASA (DE&C)) UNCLASSIFIED
FMS Mission: Building Partner Capacity FMS is a Tool of National Security Strategy FMS Fosters: • International Security • Legitimate Self Defense • Regional and Collective Security Section 4, Arms Export Control Act UNCLASSIFIED
Army FMS: Building Partnership Capacity Interest in Our Technology • Beginning of a Long-Term Relationship • Opens Dialogue Between Partners (Sharing of Requirements And Capabilities) Access Provide Technology Industry and Economic Benefits • Building US and Allied Defense Industries • Reduce Weapons Cost • Greatly Enhances Interoperability • Keeps Production Lines Open; Reduces Costs For US Military Training Political and Operational Benefits • Technical and Professional Military Training • Promotes International Trust and Understanding Through Exposure to US Military Defense Cooperation UNCLASSIFIED Common Defense • Key To Effective Warfighting Coalitions; Fosters Deep Relationships
Army FMS: Maintaining Partner Capacity Total Package Approach Spares/Repair Parts Technical Assistance Publications/Documentation Training Munitions Support Equipment Maintenance Modifications UNCLASSIFIED
Army FMS: Strengthening Partner Capacity Maintaining Customer Confidence Developing Responsive Business Structures (Including Professionalization of the Workforce) Continuing Engagement UNCLASSIFIED
Army Building Partner Capability for Missile Defense Missile Families: Ø Ø Ø Ø FMS Countries: 16 FMS Countries: 11 MLRS/HIMARS/GMLRS/ATACMS TOW Javelin PATRIOT Hellfire/Hydra Q-36/37/48 Stinger/Avenger/Sentinel FAADC 2/AMDWS/C-RAM Worldwide Totals FMS Missile and Space Countries: 43 FMS Countries: 1 6 UNCLASSIFIED FMS Countries: 11
Questions Ann Cataldo Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Defense Exports and Cooperation Office: 703 -614 -3434 Email: ann. castiglione-cataldo. civ@mail. mil UNCLASSIFIED
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