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Malaysia Requests $72 Million In F/A-18D Upgrades

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

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The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress May 12 of a possible $72 million Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Malaysia for upgrades to existing F/A-18D aircraft, as well as associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support. The principal contractor would be Boeing [BA]. Malaysia requested the procurement and integration of a Mid Life Upgrade to existing F/A-18D aircraft including six AN/ASQ-228 ATFLIR Pods. Also included are software development, system integration and testing, test sets,…

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