The United States Department of Defense (the Pentagon) announced today (Tuesday) that the United States has approved a potential deal to sell “Sea Archangel” boats and related equipment to Tunisia at an estimated cost of about $110 million, according to Reuters.
The principal contractor is SAFE Boats International.
Recent forms of cooperation between the United States and Tunisia have primarily focused on security and defense. In recent years, the collaboration has been reinforced through various agreements and initiatives aimed at enhancing both countries’ strategic interests and security capabilities.
In 2020, the U.S. and Tunisia signed a Roadmap for Defense Cooperation, outlining a ten-year plan to strengthen their bilateral strategic partnership. This roadmap emphasizes Tunisia’s role as a regional security leader and includes commitments to joint military training exercises and initiatives aimed at enhancing Tunisia’s capabilities in countering threats and improving border security.
Furthermore, the ongoing annual U.S.-Tunisia Joint Military Commissions serve as platforms to discuss security cooperation and institutional capacity building. These meetings have reviewed the successes of joint military exercises such as Phoenix Express and African Lion, which have played significant roles in solidifying the defense ties between the two nations.
