The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency has notified Congress of a potential sale of one C-17 Globemaster III aircraft and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support to Australia.

Under the estimated $300m foreign military sale, Australia has also requested four Pratt & Whitney F117-PW-100 engines and one AN/AAQ-24V (13) large-aircraft infrared countermeasures (LAIRCM) system.

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The proposed sale will enhance Australia’s ability to deploy the aircraft for global coalition operations and also for regional humanitarian or peacekeeping operations.

Australia currently operates a fleet of five C-17A aircraft from the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Amberley.

Boeing subsidiary McDonnell Douglas Corporation will be the prime contractor.

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