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State Approves Potential $680 Million FMS To Mexico For Black Hawk Helicopters

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Tuesday, April 22nd, 2014

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State Approves Potential $680 Million FMS To Mexico For Black Hawk Helicopters

One of Three UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters U.S. DoS Delivered to Mexico's Federal Police Photo: Sikorsky

The State Department has approved a possible $680 million Foreign Military Sale to Mexico for UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support. The principal contractors would be Sikorsky [UTX] and General Electric [GEAC]. There are no known offset agreements. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) April 17 notified Congress of the possible sale. Mexico has requested a possible sale of 18 Black Hawks in standard U.S. government configuration with designated unique equipment and Government Furnished…

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