The State Department approved a possible $124 million Foreign Military Sales (FMS) request to Qatar for Mk-V Fast Patrol Boats, equipment, training, and support.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of the potential sale on Aug. 19.
The sale would include major defense equipment (MDE) of eight M2HB .50 Caliber machine guns. Non-MDE in the sale includes an unnamed number of Mk-V Fast Patrol Boats, Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) Systems, MLG 27mm Gun Systems, 27mm ammunition, 27mm target practice ammunition, .50 Caliber ammunition, support equipment, publications, technical documentation, personnel training, U.S. government and contractor engineering, in-country support, and technical and logistics support services.
The primary contractor for this sale is United States Marine Incorporated (USMI).
Qatar would use this equipment to protect its critical sea-based infrastructure and maritime security, DSCA said. The agency highlighted the FMS promotes U.S. foreign policy by helping improve the security of a friendly country.
Implementation of the sale would require multiple trips by U.S. government and contractor representatives to Qatar to participate in program and technical reviews, system integration, as well as training and maintenance support in country for five years.