The United States has approved a $95-million foreign military sales package to help Tunisia modernize its border security infrastructure. The package includes Border Reaction Unit vehicles, surveillance radars, thermal imaging systems, perimeter cameras, relay towers, and microwave communication links designed to improve monitoring in remote frontier areas. It also features command-and-control systems, operations center equipment, and software intended to create a shared operational picture across multiple sites. Supporting items include communications gear, environmental sensors, generators, and solar power systems. Training, installation, integration, spare parts, and long-term sustainment are included so Tunisia can independently operate and maintain the new equipment. L3Harris and Toyota are identified as key contractors for the program. Washington said the deal supports US foreign policy by strengthening a major non-NATO ally in North Africa. Tunisia’s geographic position near Libya, Algeria, and major migration corridors makes border control strategically important. The modernization effort is expected to improve sovereignty protection, territorial security, and Tunisia’s ability to address smuggling, irregular migration, and instability spilling over from neighboring regions.
