Spanish Military Exports

SPANISH MILITARY EQUIPMENT


You know you want one.

This is a collection of items Spain is currently offering, could offer, and may be able to provide in the next 10 years. It is by no means complete, but most of what you might want should be in here.

*Units marked with an asterisk (*) are multinational products that may need approval from other partners as well.

CURRENTLY ON THE MARKET:

Ground Units
*LT-105 Light Tank: ~$10 million – (based on Pizarro price)
*ASCOD/Pizarro IFV: $7.5 million – (based on Spanish procurement
BMR-600 APC: $500,000 – (based on this data)

Aircraft
*Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 3A: $125 million – (based on full cost estimate for Austria)
*A330 MRTT: $300+ million – (so sayeth Australian deal)
*A310 MRTT: $50 million to upgrade existing aircraft – (based on Canadian data)
*CN-235-300M Maritime Patrol: $60 million – (based on Mexican request)
C-295: $27 million – (based on 2005 contract)
*CN-235: $25 million – (source now dead link)

Naval Units
Juan Carlos 1 LHD/Carrier ~$700 million – (based on Australian Canberra contract)
*S-80 Submarine: $600 million – (based on original production contract)
*Scorpène Submarine: $400-550 million, depending on options (India paid over $500 million each for 6 AIP versions)
Alvaro de Bazan FFG: $950+ million – (based on cost of the last one)
BAM OPV: $120 million – (based on this)
Galicia LPD: $260 million - (based on Malaysian estimates)
Cantabria Replenishment Ship: $300 million - (based on Spanish contract)

FUTURE SYSTEMS
Since I stuck all the ships that will be entering service in the next few years with the currently offered, there’s really nothing here. Aside from its role in the A400M

Air
*A400M: ~$180-200+ million export, with service probably around 2016, based on South African buy and Malaysian update
*Tolarion UAV System: ~$100-110 million for 4 aircraft & 2 ground stations based on other units. Multinational jet-powered UAV. Some sources indicate 2013 IOC, but that may be just a first flight. Since other actions speak louder than forecasts, I would suggest a 2017 entry date.

The Argentine Ministry of Defense is interested in procuring 5 AS565 SB to fill our anti-submarine warfare role. This deal has previously been approved by the French government, and as part of the Eurocopter program, Spanish approval is also required for a sale to be finalized. We humbly request your approval of this sale, and should it be recieved, the money will be transferred to Eurcopter.

Thank you,


Minister of Defense

Arturo Puricelli

Arturo Puricelli

Argentina

Spain has no objections to this sale.

OFFICAL RFPs FROM THE INDIAN MILITARY

With the long term modernization projects of the Indian Army, the following have been approved by the MoD, and we presently invite the indicated firms to review tender requirements and submit a bid under the appropriate Request For Proposal.



Amphibious Assault Ships:
Navantia's BPE (Juan Carlos, Canberra) has been determined as a possible competitor for India's AAS requirement for 4 vessels at a total cost of up to $3.17 billion, and is invited to bid for the contract. Offers must be forwarded to the project team by Q1 2013 for consideration.

Project 75I Submarines
Navantia's S-80 class has been determined as a possible competitor for the Indian Army's submarine requirement, which seeks 6 vessels and support for a total projected cost of up to $10 billion. Offers must be forwarded to the project team by Q2 2013 for consideration.

MRMR (Medium Range Maritime Reconnaissance) Aircraft:
Airbus Military's C-295 MPA, CN-235-300 MP, and A319 MPA aircraft have all been determined as possible competitors for India's MRMR requirement (OOC: only one can be offered, so choose wisely), which seeks 9 aircraft at a total cost of up to $1 billion, and Airbus is invited to bid for the contract. It is preferred that prototype and/or production aircraft, if possible, be made available for competitive testing. Offers must be forwarded to the project team by Q1 2013 for consideration.

The Mexican Air Force would like to make an additional order for 5 C-295M aircraft. If the order is accepted, the $135 million will be split into two payments of half in 2012 and the other half in 2013.

The Mexican Army and Naval Infantry would like to inquire about the BMR-600 family of vehicles and if Enasa would be willing to sell a license to build a majority of an order in Mexico. We estimate an initial order for 595 vehicles of multiple variants. To help in these hard economic times, we would be willing accept that 150-200 APCs being built in Spain and the remainder being built in Mexico. If this order is acceptable, the money for the 150-200 APCs to be built in Spain can be sent this year. As well, we would like to know the price for the license to produce all variants of the BMR-600?

Mexico:

The C-295 order is approved. Aircraft delivery will take place by December 2013.

150 new-build BMR-600 (M1 specification) can be delivered to the Mexican Army by Q1 2014 for $75 million. Kits for licensed production and assembly may be purchased for $120,000 per unit thereafter.

We agree to the terms and look forward to being able to receive the kits in 2014.

OOC: Owing to the fact that none of the other nations with a stake in the company are active *mutters something about stupid Brits selling their stake*

IC:

CONGRATULATIONS

The Indian Air Force is pleased to announce that the A330 MRTT has been selected as the winner of the tanker aircraft competition, owing to superior performance and lower life-cycle costs compared to the Ilyushin entry. The Indian Air Force hereby wishes to negotiate for the procurement of six (6) aircraft for an estimated $1.9 billion, with associated industrial offsets as per the original requirements.

LHD Request

Brazil requests the sale of two Juan Carlos class ships, the first to be produced in Spain for commissioning in 2016, the second being built in Brazil for commissioning one year later, and full technology transfer.

We would pay a combined $1.4 Billion for all costs. We propose a payment plan broken up evenly at $350 Million between 2013 and 2016.

Frigate Request

Brazil requests the sale of one Alvaro de Bazan class vessel with the local production of two more, with a fourth vessel being optional, and technology transfer of all non-US/highly sensitive components. We propose a commissioning schedule of one per year (2016-2018), with the fourth vessel being commissioned if ordered in 2019. With a total cost of $3 billion for the first three vessels, we would pay $500 million USD per year, with the last vessel if ordered being paid for in 2019-2020.

INDIA:

Airbus Military is capable of supplying the Indian Air Force two (2) aircraft per yer starting in Q4 2014 at the agreed upon price. As per Indian statutory requirements, 30% of the contract value will be invested in Indian firms located in the defense industrial, civil aerospace, homeland security and/or training sectors.

BRAZIL:

Both requests are approved as is.

We thank our Spanish friends for their time.

CONGRATULATIONS

The Indian Navy is pleased to announce that the BPE has been selected as the winner of the LHD competition, owing to lower risk and greater capability than the Italian entry. The Navy hereby wishes to negotiate for the procurement of two (2) vessels, with full transfer of technology and support for domestic production of an additional vessel, and option for a fourth domestically produced vessel. All units will have the following changes implemented:
1) Bow ski jump removed and replaced with uniform flight deck, providing additional landing spot and 2 additional parking spots.
2) Installation and integration of 1 Barak point defense system, with engagement radars & 32 VLS cells.
3) Addition of 4 Ak-630M CIWS systems
4) Replacement of Lanza-N & Aries radars with locally sourced units for greater commonality with existing naval vessels.
5) Communications and combat systems compliant with Indian Navy requirements.
The total estimated cost per vessel is $750 million, with Navantia's share estimated at $650 million for each Spanish vessel, and $200 million for each Indian-built unit.

Related to this purchase, the Indian Navy will also be seeking sixteen (16) LCM-1E fast landing craft to operate from these vessels and others, estimated at $400 million. We wish to construct at least 10 of these domestically with full transfer of technology, with an option for four (4) more.

INDIA:

Navantia thanks the Indian Navy for its encouraging vote of confidence. India's terms are very much acceptable. The first Spanish-produced vessel will be laid down in 2015 and delivered in 2017, with the second laid down in 2016 and delivered in 2018, contingent on successful integration of desired Indian systems. Full transfer of technology and support are approved for the third and possible fourth vessels.

Sixteen LCM-1E will be delivered by Q4 2016. Transfer of technology is likewise granted.

OOC: Also, with regard to the MRMR competition, does "Competitive Bidding" require action on our part?

OOC: I'd originally intended to, but it required both Spain and either France or Italy to be active, which didn't appear to be the case. If you're in, however . . .
Just remember that the basic C-295 is over $5 million more than the basic ATR-72 (not surprising considering 6.5 times as many ATR-72s have been built), and an armed MPA version with a full sensor suite is about $60 million to the ATR-72's $55. After shortlisting, cost is the main factor, not performance. So, if you want to stand a chance, you'll have to come up with some good ways to get it down by about $5 million without Italy pulling something.
However, if you want to really have fun, you can PM me and I'll release the bids only after both sides have done so, or the other has failed to respond.

LCM-1E Request
Brazil requests 8 LCM-1E to operate from our new Juan Carlos-class LHD. We request delivery in 2016, coinciding with payment of $200 Million USD.

Brazil

Approved.

We thank our Spanish friends for their time.

The Mexican Army would like to confirm the deal for licensed production and assembly in Mexico agreed to in 2012 by stating that we plan to order 450 BMR-600 M1 kits, 53 Command variant kits, 50 81 mm Mortar variant kits, 27 VEC-M1 (with waterjets) variant kits, 25 Ambulance variant kits and 40 Recovery variant kits. Assuming that the price per kit is the $120,000 quoted to us in 2012, that would bring our entire order to $77.4 million.

Amphibious Assault Ships

Brazil requests two Galicia-class LPDs for $520M (to be paid 2015) and 8 additional LCM-1E for $200M (to be paid in 2016) to further our amphibious assault capabilities. We request commissioning of all ordered ships and craft in 2018, with one Galicia being built in Brazil.

Brazil:

Approved.


Mexico:

Confirmed.


Internal Order:

1x F100 frigate, Navantia (2014)

We thank our Spanish friends for their time. We also would like to inform our Spanish friends of our intention to exercise our option for a fourth Alvaro de Bazan class.

OFFICAL RFP FROM THE INDIAN MILITARY

With the long term modernization projects of the Indian Army, the following have been approved by the MoD, and we presently invite the indicated firms to review tender requirements and submit a bid under the appropriate Request For Proposal.

Project 71A Submarine Tender
Navantia's S-80 submarine has been determined as a possible competitor for India's Project 71A submarine requirement, which seeks 6 advanced AIP submarines, with full transfer of technology, and an option for 3 more. As such, Navantia is invited to bid for the contract. It is preferred that at least prototype and/or production units of components, if possible, be made available for competitive testing. Offers must be forwarded to the project team by the end of Q1 2016 for consideration.


OOC: I'll be nice and note that the basic unit doesn't meet requirements. It needs either VLS or 650mm tubes to launch Brahmos.

Turkish Ministry of National Defense Request for Proposal

Naval Attack Submarine Tender

The Turkish MoND is pleased to announce that Navatia's S-80-class submarine has won the competition to provide the Turkish Navy with a new class of Naval Attack Submarines. Ankara wishes to enter into negotiation regarding contract terms.
Specifically, Turkey wishes to sign a contract for the construction of four submarines, with associated armament, support, and maintenance where required, for $2.4 billion with three vessels build at Golcuk Naval Shipyard with maximum technology transfer and option to modify existing systems with Turkish-built equivalents where applicable. Additionally, we request that these vessels be armed with a compliment of TACTOM land-attack missiles.
We request the first vessel be laid down no later than 2q2016, for delivery no later than 1q2019. The three remaining Turkish vessels will be laid down according to available Turkish timetables.

Turkey

Having obtained approval from the United States for the sale of American components and technology, Navantia is pleased to accept Turkey's terms for the purchase of the S-80. While the first vessel will likely not be laid down immediately in Q2 2016, we assure you that extra measures will be taken to ensure this does not compromise the agreed-upon 2019 delivery date.