By John Lee. The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale of F-16 weapons, munitions, equipment, and logistics support to Iraq. The estimated cost is $1.950 billion. The Government of Iraq requested a possible sale of additional weapons, munitions, equipment, and logistics support for its F-16 aircraft. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) includes: […]
The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq of Hellfire missiles and Captive Air Training Missiles, related equipment and support. The estimated cost is $800 million. The Government of Iraq has requested a possible sale of five thousand (5,000) AGM-114K/N/R Hellfire missiles; Ten (10) 114K M36E9 Captive Air Training Missiles; […]
By John Lee. Lockheed Martin Integrated Systems has been awarded a $7,957,813 cost-reimbursement contract for Iraq C-130E/J aircraft sustainment. The company will provide in-country sustainment for the Iraq C-130E/J aircraft. The work will be performed at Baghdad, Iraq, and is expected to be complete by June 30, 2017. (Source: US Dept of Defense)
By John Lee. Lockheed Martin has been awarded an $119,200,000 cost-plus-fixed-fee, undefinitized contract action for contractor logistics support (CLS) for the Iraq F-16 program. The work will be performed at Balad Air Base, Iraq, with ongoing CLS support activity in Tucson, Arizona; Fort Worth, Texas; and Greenville, South Carolina, and is expected to be complete by […]
By John Lee. Lockheed Martin Mission Systems and Training has been awarded a $7,970,818 (9.3 billion Iraqi dinar) firm-fixed-price contract for sustainment support for the Iraq air defense system. It will provide spares, a logistics management system, remote access capabilities, and facility upgrades. Work will be performed in the U.S. as well as Imam Ali […]
By John Lee. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics has been awarded a $9,500,000 fixed price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite quantity contract for F-16 aircrew training to Iraq Air Force personnel. The work will be performed at Tucson, Arizona, and is expected to be complete by Jan. 27, 2017. (Source: US Defense Dept) (Picture: First flight of F-16 Fighting Falcon for […]
By John Lee. The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq for C-130E/J sustainment and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $800 million. The Government of Iraq has requested a possible sale for a five-year sustainment package for the C-130E/J fleet that includes operational, […]
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq for AGM-114K/N/R Hellfire missiles and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $700 million (816 billion Iraqi dinars). The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi government is reportedly threatening to cancel the strategic framework agreement (SFA) it signed with the US in 2008, because of a delay in the supply of 36 F-16 fighter jets. Air Force Technology cites a U.S. official as saying that the plan to deliver the F-16s and Apache helicopters is […]
By John Lee. The first of 36 Iraqi F-16's will shortly be shipped from Texas to the Iraqi air force, Lockheed Martin have announced. An official ceremony to mark the transfer of the jets will take place at Lockheed Martin's plant at Fort Worth, attended by Iraqi Ambassador to the US Lukman Faily. Iraq Business […]
By John Lee. The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq for AT-6C Texan II aircraft (similar to the Moroccan Air Force plane pictured) and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $790 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) delivered the […]
Lockheed Martin successfully completed the first flight of the inaugural F-16 Fighting Falcon for the Iraq Air Force. The jet is the first of 36 F-16 Block 52 aircraft on order through the U.S. Department of Defense for Iraq. With more than 4,540 F-16s delivered to date, the Foreign Military Sale to Iraq adds to […]
