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US approves possible FMS to India for follow-on support of country's C-130J Super Hercules aircraft 2704151.
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World
Defense & Security News - United States and India |
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The US State Department
has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale
to India for Follow-on Support of C-130J Super Hercules Aircraft and
associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated
cost of $96 million. The principal contractor will be the Lockheed-Martin
Company in Marietta, Georgia.
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Indian Air Force C-130J
Super Hercules military airlifter |
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The
Government of India has requested a possible sale for follow on support
for five years for their fleet of C-130J Super Hercules that includes
8 spare AN/ALE-47 Counter-Measures Dispensing Systems, 6 spare AN/ALR-56M
Advanced Radar Warning Receivers, up to 9,000 flare cartridges, spare
and repair parts, configuration updates, support and test equipment, publications
and technical data, technical services, personnel training and training
equipment, U.S. Government and contractor engineering and logistics support
services, and other related elements of logistics support. The estimated
cost is $96.0 million.
"India
needs this support for its Super Hercules aircraft to ensure its aircraft
operate effectively to serve its transport, local and international
humanitarian assistance, and regional disaster relief needs. This proposed
sale of additional equipment and support will enable the Indian Air
Force to sustain a higher mission-ready status for its C-130J fleet.",
said the DSCA in a statement. |
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