The
Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress Oct. 18 of a possible
Foreign Military Sale to the Government of France for the upgrade of
four E-2C HAWKEYE Aircraft and associated equipment, parts, training
and logistical support for an estimated cost of $180 million.
The Government of France has requested a possible sale of the upgrade
of four E-2C HAWKEYE Aircraft with weapon system sensor upgrades with
Mode 5/S Identification Friend or Foe (IFF). Included are 5 APX-122
IFF Mode 5/S Interrogator Systems, 5 APX-123 IFF Mode 5/S Transponder
Systems, and 5 ALQ-217 Electronic Support Measure Systems. In addition,
this proposed sale will include related spare and repair parts, support
and test equipment, weapon system support, development, publications
and technical documentation, integration and testing, personnel training
and equipment, U.S. Government and contractor engineering and logistics
personnel support services, and other related elements of logistics
support. The estimated cost is $180 million. |
