Federal Register #2026-21336

Proposed arms sales to Spain, Iraq, and Jordan: sonar upgrades, helicopters, and GMLRS pods

These Defense Security Cooperation Agency notices cover proposed U.S. arms sales and related support for Spain, Iraq, and Jordan. - Government buyer and recipients: U.S. Department of Defense, through the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), issued the notices. The proposed foreign recipients are the governments of Spain, Iraq, and Jordan. - Notices and requested items: - Spain: Seven AN/SQQ-32(V)3+ mine-hunting sonar upgrade kits, with related parts, equipment, software, and documentation. - Iraq: Bell 412EPX helicopters (quantity not specified), VHF radios, spare parts, ground support equipment, technical publications and data, and new-equipment training for pilots and maintenance personnel. - Jordan: Up to 16 GMLRS M31A2 Unitary HE Pods added to a previously notified sale. - OEMs and vendors: Bell is the only named manufacturer or vendor in the supplied material. No separate manufacturer or vendor is identified for the sonar kits, radios, or GMLRS items. - Related services: The packages include engineering, technical, logistics, and program support. Spain’s notice also includes studies and surveys; Iraq’s includes training and support for equipment fielding; Jordan’s includes systems integration, support equipment, publications and technical data, and personnel training. - Notable requirements and value: The stated estimated values are $75 million for Spain and $150 million for Iraq. No value is provided for Jordan’s addition. Iraq implementation may involve three to five U.S. Government representatives traveling to Iraq for up to five years and 12 contractor representatives supporting equipment fielding and training. No contract performance period is specified.

Description

The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification concerning a proposed sale to the Government of Iraq. The proposed sale includes Bell 412EPX helicopters, VHF radios, spare parts, ground support equipment, publications and technical data, training, and related engineering, logistics, and program support. The estimated total value is $150 million, with no major defense equipment identified. The notice states that implementation will require temporary duty travel by U.S. Government representatives and contractor support for equipment fielding and training.

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