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Iraq Requests $500 Million FMS For Aviation Sustainment Support

Defense Daily Staff

Wednesday, August 6th, 2014

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The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has notified Congress that the State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq for aviation sustainment support. Iraq has requested a potential sale to establish five years of contractor logistics support for its Bell 407, OH-58, and Huey II aircraft in support of the Iraq Aviation Command, the DSCA said July 28. The principal contractor will be Bell Helicopter [TXT]. This support will include maintenance support, personnel training and training equipment, publications…

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