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Iraq Requests $181 Million In AC-208 Sustainment, Logistics, And Spares Support

Wednesday, June 15th, 2016

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The State Department approved a possible $181 million Foreign Military Sales (FMS) request to Iraq for AC-208 sustainment, logistics, and spares support.The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of the potential sale on June 14.The possible sale includes a five-year sustainment package for Iraq’s AC/RC-208 fleet including operational, intermediate, and depot-level maintenance; spare parts; component repair; publication updates; maintenance training; and logistics. The sale would also include Contract Logistics Services (CLS), training services, and Contract Engineering Services.The prime contractors…

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