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Policy Justification 

Finland—M270A2 Multiple Launch 

Rocket System (MLRS) Upgrade 

The Government of Finland has 

requested to buy the M270A2 upgrade 

for its M270A1 Multiple Launch Rocket 

Systems (MLRS). The upgrade will 

include: intercom systems; radio 

communication mounts; machine gun 

mounts; battle management system 

vehicle integration kit; publications for 

MLRS; spares; services; support 

equipment; and other related elements 

of program and logistics support. The 

estimated total cost is $395 million. 

This proposed sale will support the 

foreign policy and national security of 

the United States by improving the 

security of a North Atlantic Treaty 

Organization (NATO) Ally that is an 

important force for political stability 

and economic progress in Europe. 

The proposed sale will improve 

Finland’s capability to meet current and 

future threats and will enhance 

interoperability with U.S. forces and 

other allied forces. Finland will have no 

difficulty absorbing this upgrade into its 

armed forces. 

The proposed sale of this equipment 

and support will not alter the basic 

military balance in the region. 

The principal contractors will be 

Lockheed Martin Inc., Grand Prairie, 

TX; Chelton Inc., Marlow, United 

Kingdom; Leonardo DRS, Arlington, 

VA; and Loc Performance Products, Inc., 

Plymouth, MI. There are no known 

offset agreements in connection with 

this potential sale. 

Implementation of this proposed sale 

will not require the assignment of U.S. 

Government or contractor 

representatives to Finland. 

There will be no adverse impact on 

U.S. defense readiness as a result of this 

proposed sale. 

Transmittal No. 23–53 

Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of 

Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the 

Arms Export Control Act 

Annex 

Item No. vii 

(vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 

1. The M270 Multiple Launch Rocket 

System (MLRS) is a full spectrum, 

combat proven all-weather, lethal, and 

responsive, tracked precision strike 

weapons system assigned to Field 

Artillery Brigades (FABs) supporting 

Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs). All 

variants of the M270 consists of a 

modified M993A1 Bradley Carrier 

mounted with the M269 Launcher 

Loader Module (LLM). The M270A2 

fires all current MLRS and Guided 

MLRS (GMLRS) rockets and all Army 

Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) 

variants. The M270A2 is air 

transportable by C–5 and C–17 aircraft. 

Recent upgrades include the Driver 

Vision Enhancer, Blue Force Tracker, 

and long-range communications 

modifications. The M270A2 houses an 

Improved Armored Cab (IAC) for 

enhanced crew survivability. The 

M270A2 incorporates the Common Fire 

Control System (CFCS) and the 

Improved Launcher Mechanical System 

(ILMS) modifications. 

2. The highest level of classification of 

defense articles, components, and 

services included in this potential sale 

is SECRET. 

3. If a technologically advanced 

adversary were to obtain knowledge of 

the specific hardware and software 

elements, the information could be used 

to develop countermeasures that might 

reduce weapon system effectiveness or 

be used in the development of a system 

with similar or advanced capabilities. 

4. A determination has been made 

that the Government of Finland can 

provide the same degree of protection 

for the sensitive technology being 

released as the U.S. Government. This 

sale is necessary in furtherance of the 

U.S. foreign policy and national security 

objectives outlined in the Policy 

Justification. 

5. All defense articles and services 

listed in this transmittal are authorized 

for release and export to Finland. 

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