U.S. Approves $800 Million Helicopter Arms Deal With Iraq
The package includes helicopters, weapons and sensors as Iraq seeks to modernize its fleet and improve its ability to counter current and future threats.
- The State Department authorized a potential $800 million Foreign Military Sale of Bell helicopters and related equipment to Iraq, aimed at strengthening the nation's air mobility, reconnaissance and combat capabilities.
- This proposal follows ongoing efforts by the United States and Iraq to modernize the military helicopter fleet and enhance the defense of a strategic partner amid regional security concerns.
- Bell Textron, based in Fort Worth, Texas, will serve as principal contractor, providing training and logistics support. The package includes GAU-19 machine gun launchers, M260 rocket launchers, and L-3 Wescam MX-15HDI sensors.
- The official notification represents approval of a possible Foreign Military Sale, not a completed contract; final quantity, configuration and cost could change during the Foreign Military Sales process.
- Active military personnel from the United States conduct training and security cooperation missions in Iraq, positioning them to support integration of the new helicopter capabilities and enhance operational effectiveness.
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Military TimesUS approves possible $800 million military helicopter sale to Iraq
The United States has approved a potential $800 million sale of Bell helicopters, weapons and related equipment to Iraq, according to the State Department.
The United States approved the sale to Iraq of helicopters and military equipment worth $800 million (about €700 million), at a time when Washington-led international coalition troops continue to withdraw from the country
US approves potential $800 million helicopter sale to Iraq
The proposed sale “will improve Iraq’s capability to meet current and future threats by improving its rotary wing transport, reconnaissance, and air-to-surface targeting capabilities,” the State Department said.
US authorizes $800 million combat helicopter sale to Iraq
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