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Air Force

Peru Requests Refurbishment of Two C-130E Aircraft

By Cal Biesecker

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

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The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress Nov. 8 of a possible $74 million Foreign Military Sale to Peru work on two C-130E aircraft and associated equipment and support. The prime contractor for the refurbishment is undetermined at this time. Peru has requested a possible sale for the modification and refurbishment of two C-130E aircraft being provided as Excess Defense Articles to include: aircraft ferry, spare and repair parts, support equipment, personnel training and training equipment, publications and technical…

Congress

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Army

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