Federal Register #Transmittal No. 26-37

DoD Proposed Arms Sales: Stinger Missiles for Brazil, MH60R Helicopters and Advanced Munitions for New Zealand

This opportunity involves proposed arms sales by the Department of Defense to Brazil and New Zealand to enhance their defense capabilities and interoperability with the U.S. and allies. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense - Defense Security Cooperation Agency - OEMs and Vendors: - RTX Corporation (Stinger missiles) - Lockheed Martin (MH60R helicopters, Hellfire missiles, and related systems) - Products/Services Requested: - Brazil: - 100 FIM92K Stinger Block I missiles (part number: FIM92K) - Engineering, technical, and logistics support services - New Zealand: - 5 MH60R Multi-Mission Helicopters (part number: MH60R) - 7 Link 16 Multifunctional Information Distribution Systems Joint Tactical Radio Systems - 14 Embedded GPS/Precise Positioning Service/Inertial Navigation Systems with Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module - 5 Airborne Low Frequency Sonar systems - 225 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) missiles (part number: APKWS) - 225 WGU59A/B APKWS II guidance sections (part number: WGU59A/B) - 65 AGM114R Hellfire Missiles (part number: AGM114R) - 4 M36E8 Hellfire Captive Air Training Missiles (part number: M36E8) - 5 Digital magnetic anomaly detection systems - 5 M240D 7.62mm machine guns (part number: M240D) - Engineering, technical, and logistics support services - Personnel training and training equipment - Program technical oversight and support (temporary U.S. representatives) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Includes both major defense equipment and comprehensive support services (engineering, integration, training, logistics) - Temporary assignment of U.S. Government and contractor representatives for program oversight in New Zealand - Focus on enhancing regional security and interoperability with U.S. and allied forces - Estimated Contract Value: - Brazil: $330 million - New Zealand: $1.5 billion

Description

The Department of Defense is publishing unclassified notifications of proposed arms sales to foreign governments. These notifications include details of defense articles and services such as FIM92K Stinger Block I missiles to Brazil, MH60R Multi-Mission Helicopters and associated equipment to New Zealand, and other related military support and logistics services. The sales aim to support U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives by enhancing the defense capabilities of allied nations. The notifications also include sensitivity of technology information and affirm that the sales will not alter the basic military balance in the respective regions.

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