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Lockheed Martin wins a $800 mn contract for Iraqi C-130E/J military airlifters sustainment.
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World Defense & Security Industry News - Lockheed Martin |
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| Lockheed Martin wins a $800 mn sustainment contract for Iraqi C-130E/J military airlifters | |||
The
US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq
for C-130E/J sustainment and associated equipment, parts, training and
logistical support for an estimated cost of $800 million. The principal
contractor will be Lockheed Martin in Bethesda, Maryland. |
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Iraqi Air Force's C-130J
Super Hercules military transport aircraft |
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The Government of Iraq has requested a possible sale
for a five-year sustainment package for the C-130E/J fleet that includes
operational, intermediate, and depot level maintenance, spare and repair
parts, support equipment, repair and return, publications and technical
documentation, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government
and contractor logistics support services, and other related elements
of logistics and program support. The estimated cost is $800 million.
The proposed sale of a C-130E/J sustainment package would allow the Iraq Air Force (IAF) to continue operating its C-130E/J aircraft beyond 2015. The IAFs limited maintenance capability necessitates the need for continued contractor logistics support. The continued support will assist the IAF in continuing to use the aircraft to provide humanitarian relief operations in various locations. |
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