The service has ordered around 300 M-1A2SEPv3s from General Dynamics GD. Army possesses around 6,000 M-1s, including 1,500 new-generation M-1A2s. These contracts not only supply a collect to dispose service, but also offer a wide range of refurbished items for sale and ensure that the minimum of assets enter landfill.The SEPv3 works in the cold-a prerequisite for winter operations in eastern Europe, the most likely place where the Army’s heavy brigades might deploy for combat against a high-tech foe.

DESA contractorsĮach of DESA contracts have been competed through the Official Journal of the European Union ( OJEU) tender procedures, and are regularly audited against strict contractual obligations, and are compliant with environmental and health and safety regulations. equipment from the clearance of British military campsĭirect sales of capital assets, for example aircraft or ships are advertised on the MOD surplus equipment page.The range of items sold is vast and includes items such as: The majority of surplus items and equipment is sold through DESA’s specialist contractors.

Being a transparent and trusted department, DESA looks to develop long term and mutually beneficial relationships with our international partners.ĭESA uses its close working relationships with UK defence industry to assist bespoke refurbishment and through life support packages.

provide opportunities for British industry as part of the prosperity agendaĭESA has an established track record of providing high quality, combat proven, military capability direct from the UK defence inventory as a cost effective alternative to buying new.

provide defence engagement opportunities as a result of our sales activity.ensure legal and environmental requirements are met.It is unique in government, specialising in the sale of surplus equipment.ĭESA has 4 objectives for its sales activity: DESA handles the disposal of all materiel that can generate revenue within the UK and overseas, for example, aircraft, aircraft spares, ships, boats, river craft and other marine vessels and spares, military and domestics vehicles, with the exception of nuclear, domestic waste and infrastructure. Defence Equipment Sales Authority ( DESA) offers an alternative way for customers and international governments to acquire proven capabilities in a cost effective manner.

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