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U.S. OKs Potential $2.8 Billion Logistics And Sustainment FMS Case With Saudi Arabia

By Matthew Beinart

Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024

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U.S. OKs Potential $2.8 Billion Logistics And Sustainment FMS Case With Saudi Arabia

A Royal Saudi Air Force KC-130J Super Hercules aerial refueling tanker delivered to Saudi Arabia in 2016. Photo: Lockheed Martin.

The State Department has approved a potential $2.8 billion deal with Saudi Arabia for logistics and sustainment support, including services for its military aircraft fleet. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress on Tuesday of the new foreign military sale. Under the deal, Saudi Arabia will receive follow-on logistics support and services for Joint Mission Planning Software, cryptographic devices, spare parts and training equipment. The FMS case also covers engineering, technical and logistics support services for the Royal Saudi…

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