Asks For Three-Year Contract Worth $150 Million

The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Brazil for S-70B helicopter follow-on support and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $150 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

The Government of Brazil has requested a possible sale for three years of follow-on support for S-70B helicopters, which includes 1 Tactical Operational Flight Trainer, 5 AN/AVS-9 Night Vision Goggles, spare and repair parts, support equipment, tools and test equipment, personnel training and training equipment, publications and technical documentation, U.S. Government and contractor technical, engineering, and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated cost is $150 million.

The proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of Brazil, which has been, and continues to be, an important force for regional stability and economic progress in South America.

The Government of Brazil will use the follow-on support to improve the level of training for its pilots and enhance the performance of its S-70 fleet. This support will increase Brazil’s operational readiness.

The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.

This notice of a potential sale is required by law and does not mean the sale has been concluded.

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