The United Kingdom is looking to spend upwards of $122 million for the sale of and follow-on support for Tomahawk Weapon System (TWS) as well as associated equipment and services, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) reported.
The sale includes missile modifications, maintenance, spare and repair parts, system and test equipment, engineering support, communications equipment, technical assistance, personnel training/equipment, and other related elements of logistics support, DSCA said.
Raytheon [RTN] is the prime contractor.
The United Kingdom requests these capabilities to provide for the defense of deployed troops, regional security, and interoperability with the United States. This program will increase the United Kingdom’s ability to contribute to future NATO, coalition, and anti-terrorism operations. British troops are deployed in support of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, where U.S. assets currently employ these TWS capabilities, according to DSCA.