Mon, Jun 16, 2014
Congress Notified Of Possible Sale Worth $251 Million
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Singapore for F-16 Pilot Training and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $251 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on June 11, 2014.
The Government of Singapore has requested a possible sale of follow-on support and services for Singapore’s Continental United States (CONUS) detachment PEACE CARVIN II (F-16) based at Luke Air Force Base (AFB) for a five-year period. MDE consists of 80 CATM-9M Captive Air Training Missiles. Also included: jet fuel, containers, publications and technical documentation, tactics manuals and academic instruction, maintenance, clothing and individual equipment, execution and support of CONUS exercise depnloyments, airlift and aerial refueling, support equipment, spare and repair parts, repair and return, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor technical and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistical and program support. The estimated cost is $251 million.
The State Department says the proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a friendly country that has been, and continues to be, an important force for economic progress in Southeast Asia.
Singapore needs this training and equipment to support its F-16 aircraft. The continuation of this training program will enable Singapore to develop mission-ready and experienced F-16 pilots. The well-established pilot proficiency training program at Luke Air Force Base will support professional interaction and enhance operational interoperability with U.S. forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractor will be Raytheon Corporation in Tucson, AZ. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government and contractor representatives to Singapore.
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