Federal Register #26-83

Award of UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters and Military Equipment to Norway

This award notification details a major arms sale from the U.S. Department of Defense to the Government of Norway, focused on enhancing Norway's rotary wing and military capabilities. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary - Sub-agency: Army - Buyer: Government of Norway - OEMs and Vendors: - Sikorsky (Lockheed Martin): UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters - General Electric: T700-GE-701D engines - Martin-Baker: Crew chief/gunner seats - Products/Services Requested: - 21 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters - 46 T700-GE-701D engines - 25 AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning Systems - 25 Common Infrared Countermeasure systems - 25 AN/APR-39E(V)2 Radar Warning Receivers - 50 EAGLE-M+429 Embedded GPS/INS Navigation Systems - 100 AN/ARC-231A RT-1987 radios - 18 M240H machine guns - Additional items: laser warning systems, IFF transponders, key loaders, crypto computers, navigation radios, weather radar, EO/IR systems, ballistic armor, auxiliary fuel tanks, rescue hoists, fast rope systems, VIP kits, terrain awareness systems, multiple types of machine guns, external gun mounts, medical and winterization kits, helmets, training devices, spare parts, and technical publications - Services Requested: - Personnel training and training equipment - U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Comprehensive package includes both major defense equipment and extensive support/training - Emphasis on interoperability with U.S. and allied forces - Customization for Norway (country unique instrument panel, winterization kit) - Extended deployment of U.S. and contractor personnel for fielding, system checkout, and ongoing support - Estimated Contract Value: - $2,300,000,000 (2.3 billion USD) - Period of Performance: - Extended deployment for equipment fielding, training, and support; specific dates not provided

Description

The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification regarding the proposed sale of military equipment to the Government of Norway. The sale includes twenty-one UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters, engines, missile warning systems, radar warning receivers, communication radios, machine guns, and various other related equipment and support services. The total estimated value of the sale is $2.3 billion. This sale aims to support U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives by enhancing the security and interoperability of a NATO ally.

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