U.S. Oks U.A.E.’s C-17 Aircraft Support worth $980.4M

The U.S. State Department approved the potential sale of C-17 aircraft sustainment and related equipment to the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) for an estimated cost of $980.4 million, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

The U.A.E. has requested to buy follow-on sustainment and support of C-17 fleet to include aircraft hardware and software modifications and support; Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) software; classified software support for Electronic Warfare (EW) self-protection; aircraft and engine support equipment, components, consumables, spare parts and repair/return; publications and technical documentation; heavy maintenance support; participation in the C-17 Virtual Fleet for Total System Sustainment (TSS) contractor logistics support and Material Improvement Program (MIP); other U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistical support services; and other related elements of program support. The total estimated cost is $980.4 million.

The prime contractor will be The Boeing Company, Chicago, IL.