The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress today of apossible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Lebanon for six Huey II helicopters and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $63 million.
The Government of Lebanon has requested a possible sale of 6 Huey II helicopters, spare and repair parts,
maintenance, support equipment, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training
equipment, repair and return, U.S. Government and contractor engineering and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost is $63 million.
This proposed sale serves U.S. national, economic, and security interests by providing Lebanon with necessary mobility capabilities to maintain internal security, enforce United Nation’s Security Council Resolutions 1559 and 1701, and counter terrorist threats.
The proposed sale of these aircraft will enable Lebanon to meet present and future challenges posed by internal
and border security threats, evacuations, search and rescue, and drug interdiction operations. The Huey II will
augment Lebanon's aging fleet of UH-1H aircraft.
The proposed sale of these vehicles and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.
The prime contractor will be Bell Helicopter in Fort Worth, Texas. There are no known offset agreements
proposed in connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or
contractor representatives to Lebanon.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.
This notice of a potential sale is required by law and does not mean the sale has been concluded.
Asian Defence News
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