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Iraq Request $350 Million In KA-350 Sustainment, Logistics, And Spares Support

Friday, February 26th, 2016

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The State Department approved a possible $350 million Foreign Military Sales (FMS) request to Iraq for KA-350 sustainment, logistics, and spares support.The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of the potential sale on Feb. 23.The possible FMS includes a five-year sustainment package for Iraq’s fleet of KA-350 aircraft, including operational and intermediate depot level maintenance, spare parts, component repair, publication updates, maintenance training, and logistics. The sale includes no major defense equipment (MDE).The Iraqi Air Force (IqAF) operates five…

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