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Iraq Requests $500 Million FMS For Aviation Sustainment Support

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Tuesday, July 29th, 2014

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Iraq Requests $500 Million FMS For Aviation Sustainment Support

OH-58 Kiowa Scout Helicopter Photo: U.S. Army.

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 Monday. The principal contractor will be Bell Helicopter [TXT]. This support will include maintenance support, personnel training and training equipment, publications and…

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