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Libya, Kuwait Request Combined $788 Million In Aircraft, Support Sales

Wednesday, June 12th, 2013

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Libya, Kuwait Request Combined $788 Million In Aircraft, Support Sales

C-130. Photo: Air Force.

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said Monday it notified Congress of possible foreign military sales (FMS) of aircraft and support to Libya and Kuwait worth a combined total of approximately $788 million. DSCA said Libya requested two C-130J-30 aircraft, 10 Rolls-Royce AE 2100D3 engines (eight installed, two spares), aircraft modifications, government furnished equipment and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated $588 million. Lockheed Martin [LMT] develops the C-130J-30. The C-130J-30 is a stretch version of…

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