The US Department of State has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Government of Qatar for purchase of KC-46A Aerial Refueling Aircraft and related equipment. The estimated total cost is US $4.5 billion (approx. A $6.28 billion).
Qatar has requested to buy up to four KC-46A aircraft; eight PW4062 turbofan engines (four installed, four spares); ten AN/ALR-69A radar warning receivers (four installed, six spares); 15 Guardian Laser Transmitter Assemblies (GTLA) for Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasure (LAIRCM) systems (12 installed, three spares); and eight LAIRCM system processor replacements.
The following non-major defence equipment items will also be included: missile warning sensors; cartridge actuated devices and propellent actuated devices; control interface units; user data module cards; electronic warfare database support; KIV-77 crypto module; KY-100M crypto terminals; AN/PYQ-10 simple key loaders; AN/APX-119 Identification Friend or Foe transponder; precision navigation; Computer Program Identification Numbers; integration and test support and equipment.
The following will also be included: aircraft components, parts, and accessories; support and support equipment; spare parts, consumables and accessories, and repair and return support; training aids, devices, and spare parts; major and minor modifications and maintenance support; instruments and lab equipment; classified and unclassified software delivery and support; unclassified publications and technical documentation; maps, publications, and technical documentation; personnel training and training equipment; clothing, textiles, and individual equipment; trucks and transportation vehicles; facilities and construction support; jet fuel; transportation and airlift support; warranties; site surveys; US Government and contractor engineering; technical and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support.
The principal contractors will be Boeing, located in Arlington, Virginia; Pratt & Whitney Military Engines, located in East Hartford, Connecticut; RTX, located in Arlington, Virginia; and Northrop Grumman, located in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.
Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional US Government or contractor representatives to Qatar.