The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress June 7 of a likely Foreign Military Sale to Libya of two C-130J-30 aircraft and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $588 million.
The Government of Libya has requested a sale of two C-130J-30 aircraft, 10 Rolls Royce AE 2100D3 engines (8 installed and a pair of spares), aircraft modifications, Government Furnished Equipment (including radios), support and test equipment, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and coaching equipment, U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistical and program support. The estimated cost is $588 million.
This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the usa by helping to enhance the protection of Libya. The govt. of Libya uses airlift to take care of the relationship between the central government and the country’s outlying areas. The sale of those C-130Js to Libya will significantly increase its capability to offer in-country airlift support for its forces, thus strengthening its capacity inside the security arena.
Libya intends to apply these aircraft primarily to go supplies and those within Libya. This medium lift capability should assist with border security, the interdiction of known terrorist elements, and rapid reaction to internal security threats. As well as, Libya intends to make use of these aircraft in support of regional peacekeeping and humanitarian operations. Libya, which already operates a mixture of legacy C-130s, may have little difficulty absorbing these aircraft, which includes a 3-year training and sustainment package.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support won’t alter the elemental military balance within the region.
The prime contractor could be Lockheed Martin-Aerospace in Marietta, Georgia. There are not any known offset agreements in reference to this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale would require the assignment of 4 contracted Field Service Representatives (FSR) and one Logistics Support Representative (LSR) for a period of 3 years. The FSRs and LSR could have expertise in airframe, avionics/electrical, propulsion systems, ground maintenance systems, and logistics support. Additionally, there’ll be a USAF logistics specialist assisting the purchaser to set up a supply system in support of flight operations, supply management, inventory control, and documentation procedures for a period of 3 years following aircraft delivery.
There shall be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness owing to this proposed sale.
This notice of a possible sale is needed by law and doesn’t mean the sale was concluded.
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