Argentina Cleared to Procure Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicles

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03:10 AM, July 7, 2020
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U.S. Army soldiers exit their M1126 Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicle during an exercise (image: US DoD)

The U.S. State Department has given Argentina the go-ahead to procure 27 M1126 Stryker infantry carrier vehicles and related equipment for $100 million.

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

The prime contractor will be General Dynamics Land Systems, Anniston, AL.

M1126 Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicles

The Government of Argentina had requested to buy twenty-seven (27) M1126 Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicles and twenty-seven (27) M2 Flex .50 Cal Machine Guns. Also included are AN/VAS-5 Driver’s Vision Enhancers; AN/VIC-3 Vehicle Intercom Systems; AN/VRC-91E Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS); Basic Issue Items (BIi); Components of End Items (COEI); Additional Authorized List (AAL); Special Tools and Test Equipment (STTE); M6 Smoke Grenade launchers and associated spares; Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) De-processing Service; OCONUS Contractor-provided training; Field Service Representatives (FSR); technical manuals; spare parts; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistical and program support. The total estimated program cost is $100 million.

M1126 Stryker Infantry Combat Vehicle

Argentina will use the Stryker vehicles to conduct stability operations in support of disaster relief and international peace keeping obligations.

The M1126 Stryker is a family of eight-wheel-drive combat vehicles that can travel at speeds up to 62mph on highways, with a range of 312 miles. Stryker vehicle configurations include the nuclear, chemical and biological reconnaissance vehicle; anti-tank guided missile and medical evacuation vehicles; and carriers for mortars, engineer squads, infantry squads, command groups, and fire support teams.

Argentina Cleared to Procure Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicles

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