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    State Dept Approves Javelin Guided Missiles Sale to Qatar

    The State Department has approved the sale of Javelin guided missiles, equipment and support services worth $20 million to Qatar under foreign military sales agreement with the U.S. government. Qatar ordered 50 Javelins and 10 associated command launch units with an integrated day/thermal sight and container, 10 missile simulation rounds, one enhanced basic skills trainer, 12 non-rechargeable batteries, six rechargeable batteries, storage and […] More

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    State Dept OKs $101M Kiowa Warrior Helicopter Equipment Sale to Tunisia

    Tunisia has asked to buy $100.8 million in equipment, training and support services for the country’s future fleet of OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopters from the U.S. under a foreign military sales deal approved by the State Department. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Tuesday the sale covers 25 embedded GPS/inertial navigation systems, 24 AN/AAR-57 common missile warning systems, […] More

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    State Dept Approves France’s $90M Request of Lockheed-Made Unitary Rocket Pods

    The State Department has approved a request by France to purchase Lockheed Martin-built unitary rocket pods and other related resources from the U.S. government under a $90 million foreign military sales agreement between both countries. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification to notify Congress of France’s request to buy Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System unitary rocket pods, DSCA […] More

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    State Dept OKs Indonesia’s $95M Missile Sale Request, DSCA to Hold Competition for Contract

    The State Department has approved Indonesia’s request to acquire a suite of air-to-air missiles, equipment, training and logistics support from the U.S. government under a $95 million foreign military sales agreement. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Thursday Indonesia asked to purchase 36 AIM-120C-7 AMRAAM missiles, one missile guidance section, spare parts and loading adapters. DSCA will hold […] More

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    State Dept Clears Potential $115M F-16 Engine Repair Deal with Jordan

    The State Department has approved a potential $115.1 million foreign military sales agreement for Pratt and Whitney to provide F-16 engine repair and sustainment services to Jordan. Jordan intends for the agreement to support the its air force’s efforts to maintain 52 F100-PW-220E engines, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Thursday. Pratt and Whitney will work […] More

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    State Dept OKs Saudi Arabia’s $155M Request for Raytheon Weapon System Upgrade

    The State Department has approved the request of Saudi Arabia to purchase weapons system upgrade and logistics support from Raytheon under a potential $154.9 million foreign military sale. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Thursday Saudi Arabia’s order includes the conversion of five Block 0 MK 15 Phalanx Close-In Weapons Systems to the Block 1B Baseline 2 configuration. […] More

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    Navy Seeks Info on Small Tactical UAS for Foreign Partner ISR Capacity

    The U.S. Navy has issued a request for information to support the Naval Air Systems Command’s market research on small tactical unmanned aircraft systems for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations. In a notice posted Dec. 30 on FedBizOpps, the Navy said the STUAS will also work to bolster foreign partner capacity under guidelines set by the Defense […] More

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    State Dept OKs $51M Oman TOW 2B Missile Sale

    The State Department has cleared Oman’s request to procure 407 Raytheon-built anti-tank missiles from the U.S. under a $51 million foreign military sales contract. Oman ordered 400 TOW 2B Aero radio-frequency missiles, seven fly-to-buy missiles and associated equipment and technical support, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Wednesday. The deal also includes deployment of U.S. government […] More

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    State Dept Clears $70M Boeing Munitions Tail Kit FMS Deal With Turkey

    The State Department has approved Turkey’s request to buy Joint Direct Attack Munitions tail kits and related components from the U.S. under a potential $70 million foreign military sales agreement. Boeing will act as the principal contractor for the sale that covers JDAM GBU-31(V)1, GBU-31(V)3, GBU-38, GBU-54 JDAM laser kits, FMU-152A/B fuzes and BLU-109 hard target […] More

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    State Dept OKs $110M Harpoon Block II Missile Sale to South Korea

    South Korea has placed an order for UGM-84L Harpoon Block II missiles, related equipment and support from the U.S. government through a potential $110 million foreign military sales contract approved by the State Department. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Wednesday the sale includes 19 Harpoon Block II missiles, 13 Block II upgrade kits, spares for guidance […] More

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    State Dept Clears Argentina’s $80M Bell Helicopter Purchase Request

    Argentina’s request to buy $80 million in Bell 412EP helicopters built by the Textron subsidiary Bell has received clearance from the State Department. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Wednesday the proposed foreign military sale includes four Bell 412EPs, helicopter major components and spare parts, pilot and maintenance training and logistics support. DSCA said Argentina seeks to bolster its air mobility efforts […] More

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    Finland to Buy $150M in Lockheed-Built Launch Systems, Warhead Rockets

    The State Department has Finland’s request to purchase Lockheed Martin-made guided multiple launch rocket systems and alternative warhead rockets under a $150 million foreign military sales agreement with the U.S. government. Lockheed will also provide equipment, parts and logistical support for the overseas customer under the agreement, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Tuesday. Finland ordered 40 launch […] More