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State Department Approves Deals With Netherlands For F-16 Support, Munitions Kits

By Matthew Beinart

Friday, April 27th, 2018

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The State Department has approved a $110 million deal with the Netherlands for continued F-16 training and weapons support, and a $70 million delivery of precision guided munitions kits.The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of the foreign military sales (FMS) on April 24.Under the F-16 training deal, the Netherlands will continue its partnership with the Tucson Air National Guard for instruction, flight operations and maintenance support.“This potential sale will continue to improve the Royal Netherlands Air Force's (RNLAF)…

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