The US Department of State has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Government of Japan for purchase of Ferry Support and related equipment. The estimated total cost is US $159 million (approx. A $226 million).
Japan has requested to buy aircraft ferry support; and other related elements of logistics and program support that will be added to a previously implemented case whose value was under the congressional notification threshold.
The original FMS case, valued at US $99.9 million (approx. A $142 million) with $0 in MDE, included AN/ARC-210 radios; high frequency radios; major and minor modifications support and equipment; communications equipment; spare parts, consumables and accessories; and repair and return support; classified and unclassified software delivery and support; classified and unclassified publications and technical documentation; transportation support; and US Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support.
The principal contractor will be Boeing, located in Arlington, Virginia. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional US Government or contractor representatives to Japan.