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United Kingdom Requests $400 Million For Continuation Of C-17 Logistics Support Services And Equipment

United Kingdom Requests $400 Million For Continuation Of C-17 Logistics Support Services And Equipment
Boeing received a $986 million award from the U.S. Air Force for services for the C-17. Photo: Air Force.

The State Department approved a possible $400 million Foreign Military Sales (FMS) request to the United Kingdom for continued C-17 logistics support services, and equipment.The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of the potential sale Jan. 23.The request includes continued logistics support for eight C-17 aircraft. This includes contract labor for sustainment engineering, on-site COMSEC support, Quality Assurance, support equipment repair, supply chain management, spares replenishment, maintenance, back shop support, centralized maintenance support/associated services, additional spare and repair parts,…

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