The
State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign
Military Sale to Germany for P-3C aircraft upgrades and associated equipment,
parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $250
million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required
certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on April 11,
2014.
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The Government
of Germany has requested a possible sale for the procurement, integration,
and installation of hardware and software to upgrade the aircraft mission
computer and acoustic systems, and non-integrated simulator equipment
on 8 P-3C aircraft. The hardware and software include A (structural
and electrical) and B (Weapon Replaceable Assemblies) kits for future
integration into the simulator.
Also included are the design, development, integration, testing and
installation of a ground-based mission support system (which includes
the Portable Aircraft Support System and Fast Time Analyzer System);
validation and acceptance; spare and repair parts; support equipment;
personnel training and training equipment; publications and technical
documentation; U.S. Government and contractor technical, engineering,
and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics
support.
The estimated cost is $250 million
This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national
security of the United States by improving the military capabilities
of a NATO ally and enhancing standardization and interoperability with
U.S. forces.
This proposed sale will update hardware and software to ensure the P-3
aircraft maintain operational capability. The upgrades will enhance
Germany’s ability to participate in future coalition operations
and will promote continued interoperability. Germany will have no difficulty
absorbing this upgraded equipment into its armed forces. |
