Transmittal #26-61
The U.S. Department of State has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Kuwait for purchase of C-17 Sustainment and related equipment. The estimated total cost is $484 million.
The Government of Kuwait has requested to buy the following non-major defense equipment: major and minor modification equipment and support; aircraft components, parts, and accessories; instruments and lab equipment; spares and repair parts, consumables and accessories, and repair and return support; ground handling equipment; unclassified Computer Program Identification Numbers; pyrotechnics equipment; cartridges, chaffs, and flares; communications equipment; electrical items support equipment; classified and unclassified software and software support, classified and unclassified publications and technical documentation; clothing, textiles, and individual equipment; personnel training and training equipment; jet fuel; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a major non-NATO ally that has been an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East.
The proposed sale will improve Kuwait’s capability to meet current and future threats by ensuring the operational readiness of its C-17 fleet. Kuwait’s C-17 fleet provides strategic airlift capabilities that directly support U.S. and coalition operations around the world. Kuwait will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractor will be The Boeing Company, located in Arlington, Virginia. At this time, the U.S. Government is not aware of any offset agreement proposed in connection with this potential sale. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and contractor.
Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Kuwait.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.
For further information, please contact the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs Outreach Team at T_Outreach_PM@State.gov.
