US clears purchase by Poland of F-16 Sustainment and related equipment for USD 389 Mn.

On September 13, 2023, the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced that the State Department had made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Poland of F-16 Sustainment and related equipment for an estimated cost of $389 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this sale.

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  Polish F-16C Jastrząb (Picture source: US Air Force)

The Government of Poland has requested to buy additional non-MDE articles and services, as indicated below, that will be added to a previously implemented case whose value was under the congressional notification threshold. The original FMS case, valued at $82 million, included articles and services in support of F-16 aircraft sustainment.

This notification is for the combined non-MDE F-16 sustainment articles and services, which include Electronic Warfare database reprogramming support; classified and unclassified software delivery and support; classified and unclassified publications and technical documentation; spare parts, consumables, accessories, and repair and return support; computer program identification numbers; engine Component Improvement Program support; minor modifications; maintenance and maintenance support; studies and surveys; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $389 million.

The principal contractor will be Lockheed Martin. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Poland.