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Brazil Requests $150 Million S-70B Helicopter Follow-On Support

Friday, November 14th, 2014

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The State Department approved a possible $150 million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Brazil for S-70B helicopter follow-on support and associated equipment, parts, training, and logistical support. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of the potential sale on Oct. 7. There are no primary contractors associated with the sale and no known offset agreements proposed in connection with it. The requested sale includes three years of follow-on support for the S070B helicopters including 1 Tactical Operational Flight Trainer,…

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