The State Department approved a possible $600 million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Iraq for a Foreign Military Sales Order II (FMSO II) to provide funds for blanket order requisitions under a Cooperative Logistics Supple Agreement (CLSSA). This includes associated equipment, parts, and logistical support as well.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of the potential sale on Nov. 12.
The primary contractor would be General Dynamics [GD].
The requested FMSO II would provide funds for blanket order requisitions including spare parts to support M1A1 Battle Tanks, M1070 Heavy Equipment Tactical Trucks, M88A1/2 Tank Recovery Vehicles, M113 Vehicles, M198 Towed Howitzers, M109A5 Self Propelled Howitzers, High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV), Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Trucks (HEMTT), heavy and light machine guns, common repair sets, and additional authorized items with associated equipment and services.
Iraq requires continued procurement and repair of spare parts through the FMSO II program to maintain its fleets of tanks, vehicles, and other equipment, DSCA said in a statement. “The spare parts and repair sets to be procured under this proposed sale are critical for maintaining these ground transportation vehicles in operational condition.”
The proposed sale serves the interest of the United States foreign policy and national security by helping it improve the security of a strategic partner, DSCA explained.
Implementation of the FMS would not require government or contractor representatives to travel to Iraq.