Federal Register #Transmittal No. 26-45

DoD Arms Sale: 24 MH60R Helicopters and Advanced Systems for Republic of Korea

This opportunity involves a major arms sale notification from the Department of Defense (DoD) for the Republic of Korea, focused on enhancing naval aviation and multi-mission capabilities. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense (DoD), Navy - Primary OEMs: - Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (MH60R Multi-Mission Helicopters) - General Electric (T700GE401D engines) - Products and Quantities: - 24 MH60R Multi-Mission Helicopters - 52 Embedded Global Positioning System/Precise Positioning Service/Inertial Navigation Systems with Selective Availability/Anti-Spoofing Module (48 installed, 4 spares) - 24 Airborne Low Frequency Sonars - 8 M240D 7.62mm machine guns - Additional systems: T700GE401D engines, AN/AAR47 missile warning systems, AN/APX123 IFF transponders, AN/ALE47 electronic countermeasures, AN/AAS44C(V) multi-spectral targeting systems, KIV78 cryptographic appliques, Joint Mission Planning Systems, training simulators, aviation maintenance trainers, AN/ALQ210 electronic support measures, APS153(V) multi-mode radars, spare engine containers, spare and repair parts, support and test equipment, communications equipment, ferry support, publications, and technical documentation - Services: - U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services - Obsolescence engineering, integration, and test activities - Notable Requirements: - Assignment of U.S. Government and contractor representatives to Korea for up to three years for maintenance and sustainment - Release of sensitive technology classified up to SECRET - Support for training, integration, and operational readiness - Estimated contract value: $3.0 billion for Korea; $150 million for the Philippines (not detailed in attachments)

Description

The Department of Defense published an unclassified arms sales notification detailing proposed sales to the Republic of Korea and the Government of the Philippines. The Republic of Korea is proposed to purchase 24 MH60R Multi-Mission Helicopters, associated equipment, and support services valued at approximately $3.0 billion. The sale aims to enhance the Republic of Korea's naval capabilities and support U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives. The Government of the Philippines is proposed to purchase defense articles valued at $150 million funded by Foreign Military Financing.

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