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| Australian BlackHawk (File Photo) |
WASHINGTON, July 20, 2012 – The Defense Security
Cooperation Agency notified Congress today of a possible Foreign Military Sale
to the Government of Thailand for four UH-60M BLACK HAWK Helicopters and
associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated
cost of $235 million.
The Government of Thailand (GoT) has requested a possible
sale of four UH-60M BLACK HAWK Helicopters, 10 T700-GE-701D Engines (8
installed and 2 spares), warranty, support equipment, spare and repair parts,
personnel training and training equipment, publications and technical data,
U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance, and other related
logistics support. The estimated cost is $235 million.
This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy
and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security
of a friendly country which has been, and continues to be, an important force
for political stability and economic progress in South-East Asia.
The Government of Thailand intends to use the UH-60s to
modernize its armed forces. This proposed sale will contribute to the GoT
objective to update its military capabilities and improve interoperability
between Thailand and the U.S., and among other allies.
The proposed sale of these helicopters and support will
not alter the basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractors will be Sikorsky Aircraft
Company in Stratford, Connecticut; and General Electric Aircraft Company (GEAC)
in Lynn, Massachusetts. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection
with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require U.S.
Government representatives to travel to Thailand for a period of 5 weeks for
equipment deprocessing/fielding, system checkout and new equipment training and
a Contractor Furnished Service Representative (CFSR) for a period of one year.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness
as a result of this proposed sale.
This notice of a potential sale is required by law and
does not mean the sale has been concluded.