Wed, Jul 07, 2010
Program Presented To Congress July 1st Would Cost $390
Million
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress July 1
of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the United Kingdom for
continued participation in the USAF/Boeing Globemaster III
Sustainment Partnership, which consists of support for the United
Kingdom's fleet of seven Boeing C-17A Globemaster III cargo
aircraft and includes associated equipment, parts, training and
logistical support for an estimated cost of $390 million.
C-17 Globemaster File Photo
The Government of the United Kingdom has requested continued
participation in the USAF/Boeing Globemaster III Sustainment
Partnership which consists of support for the United Kingdom's
fleet of seven Boeing C-17A Globemaster III cargo aircraft,
contractor technical and logistics personnel services, support
equipment, spare and repair parts, and other related elements of
logistics support.
The United Kingdom is a major political and economic power in
NATO and a key democratic partner of the U.S. in ensuring peace and
stability in this region and around the world.
The program will ensure the United Kingdom can effectively
maintain its current force projection capability that enhances
interoperability with U.S. forces. The support will provide UK and
other NATO forces with rapid global strategic mobility to deploy to
austere locations. The United Kingdom is a staunch supporter of the
U.S. in Iraq and Afghanistan and in overseas contingency
operations.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter
the basic military balance in the region.
FMI: www.dod.gov
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