November 5, 2014

Pakistan requests eight GRC43M cutters from US for coastal defence

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has notified US Congress of a foreign military sale (FMS) of global response cutters (GRC43M) to Pakistan.

Under the estimated $350m FMS programme, Pakistan has requested eight GRC43M cutters, in addition to eight outfitted 25mm or 30mm naval gun systems, 32 M2-HB .50 calibre machine guns and 32 7.62mm guns.

The proposed package comprises eight 8m rigid inflatable boats, ballistic / armour protection of critical spaces, command and control equipment, communication equipment, navigation equipment, support equipment, spare and repair parts, tools, and test equipment.


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