The US Department of State has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Government of the Republic of Korea to buy ARC-210 RT-2036(C) Secure Radios and KY-100M Communication Security Devices.
The approximate total cost is US $200 million (approx. A $288 million).
South Korea has requested to buy ARC-210 RT-2036 (C) secure radios and ancillary material for F-15K and KC-330 aircraft; KY-100M communication security devices and associated ancillary materials, platform design, integration, and installation efforts for AW-159, MC-130K, CH-47NE, UH-60, CN-235-100M, CN-235-220M, CH-47, TA-50, TA-50 BLK 2, FA-50, and KA-1 aircraft; repair and return support; publications; training; and other related elements of logistics and program support.
The proposed sale will improve Korea’s capability to meet current and future threats by providing the secure SATURN communication capability from various aircraft.
The principal contractor will be Collins Aerospace, located in Charlotte, North Carolina.