The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency has notified Congress of a potential sale for follow-on support and maintenance of multiple aircraft systems to Iraq.
Under the estimated $675m foreign military sale, Iraq has requested support for aircraft including the TC-208, Cessna 172, AC-208, T-6A and King Air 350.
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The package also includes ground stations, repair and return, spare and repair parts, personnel training and training equipment, US Government and contractor engineering, and other related logistics support.
The follow-on support will ensure the operational capability of the Iraqi Air Force and maintain indigenous intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance, training, and counter-insurgency / counterterrorism capabilities.
The sale will allow the Iraqi Air Force to develop a force that will be capable of providing security and establishing stability in the country.
Hawker Beechcraft Corporation, Flight Safety International, Alliant Techsystems, L-3 Communications and Integration Innovation will serve as prime contractors.
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