The U.S. Department of State has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Kuwait to purchase follow-on sustainment support for KC-130J aircraft.
The Government of Kuwait has requested to buy aircraft maintenance support, spare parts, accessories, and unclassified technical and non-technical publications; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; five (5) years of KC-130J aircraft spare and repair parts; support equipment; logistics technical assistance; software support publications; technical documentation; repair and return; personnel training and training equipment; and other related elements of logistics and program support.
The estimated total cost is $235.9 million, the U.S. Bureau of Political-Military Affairs said in a statement.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a major non-NATO ally that has been an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East.
The proposed sale will improve Kuwait’s Air Force (KAF) capability to meet current and future threats by contributing to shared security objectives, promote regional stability, and build interoperability with the United States. The KAF utilizes these aircraft to deter threats and protect national resources. This sale will support ongoing sustainment efforts, maintenance, repair, and provide the U.S. Navy program office (NAVAIR PMA 207) with the flexibility to perform the necessary sustainment actions based on KAF priorities. Kuwait will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region, the statement added.
The principal contractor will be V2X, located in Madison, Mississippi; Aviation Training Consulting (ATC) located in Atlus, Oklahoma; CAE USA located in Tampa, Florida; Dowty located in Evendale, Ohio; and Rolls Royce located in Indianapolis, Indianapolis.
At this time, the U.S. Government is not aware of any offset agreement proposed in connection with this potential sale. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor.
Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Kuwait.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. (Source: Bureau of Political-Military Affairs; File Photo: Kuwait’s KC-130J Aircraft © Kuwait Air Force)
