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Iraq Requests More Than $6 Billion FMS For Newest Apache Helicopters, Training, Support

Defense Daily Staff

Friday, January 31st, 2014

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Contending with violence at home, Iraq is working to modernize its military with U.S. help as the Pentagon this week officially notified Congress of two potential foreign military sales (FMS) together valued at about $6.2 billion for the newest Apache attack helicopter, the AH-64E, as well as support for the lease of more of the rotorcraft for training. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress Jan. 27 of a potential $4.8 billion sale of 24 AH-64E helicopters, associated equipment…

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