DOS approves sale of F-16 sustainment services, equipment to Ukraine

The U.S. Department of State has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Ukraine of F-16 Sustainment Services and related equipment for an estimated cost of $266.4 million.

This information was disclosed in an official announcement by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) on Tuesday, as reported by Ukrinform.

"This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a partner country that is a force for political stability and economic progress in Europe," the document states.

The agreement includes Ukraine's request for the acquisition of the Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS); AN/PYQ-10 Simple Key Loaders (SKL); minor modifications and maintenance support; engine Component Improvement Program (CIP); spare and repair parts, consumables, and accessories; repair and return support; weapons software, weapons software support equipment, and classified and unclassified software and delivery support; classified and unclassified publications and documentation; personnel training and training equipment; studies and surveys; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support.

The primary contractors for the project have been identified as Sabena (Belgium), Lockheed Martin Aeronautics (USA), and Pratt & Whitney (USA).