WASHINGTON, April 26, 2010 – The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress on
April 23 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to India of 10 Boeing C-17 GLOBEMASTER III aircraft
and associated equipment, parts, and logistical support for an estimated cost of $5.8 billion.
The Government of India (GOI) requests a possible sale of 10 Boeing C-17 GLOBEMASTER III
aircraft, 45 F117-PW-100 engines (40 installed and 5 spare engines), 10 AN/ALE-47 CounterMeasures Dispensing Systems, 10 AN/AAR-47Missile Warning Systems, spare and repairs parts,
repair and return, warranty, pyrotechnics, flares, other explosives, aircraft ferry and refueling support,
crew armor, mission planning system software, communication equipment and support, personnel
training and training equipment, publications and technical data, U.S. Government and contractor
technical, engineering, and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics support.
The estimated cost is $5.8 billion.
This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by
helping to strengthen the U.S.-India strategic relationship and to improve the security of an important
partner which continues to be an important force for political stability, peace, and economic progress in
South Asia.
India will likely use these aircraft to replace its aging aircraft and associated supply chain with new and
highly reliable aircraft. The acquisition of these C-17s will not present a new capability for the Indian
Air Force, but will offer an increase in airlift capacity, reliability, and safety. The C-17 will increase
the ability of the GOI to mobilize troops and equipment within the country and will enable India to
provide significantly increased humanitarian assistance and disaster relief support within the region.
Additionally, the C-17s will facilitate enhanced standardization with the United States. India will have
no difficulty absorbing these aircraft into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractors will be The Boeing Company in Long Beach, California, and Pratt &
Whitney Military Engines in East Hartford, Connecticut. Additional subcontractors may be needed
depending on the exact nature of the contracting arrangements established. At this time, there are no
known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require the participation of up to 20 U.S. Government and
20 contractor representatives for annual program management and technical reviews in India or the
U.S. for one week per review for approximately six years.
April 23 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to India of 10 Boeing C-17 GLOBEMASTER III aircraft
and associated equipment, parts, and logistical support for an estimated cost of $5.8 billion.
The Government of India (GOI) requests a possible sale of 10 Boeing C-17 GLOBEMASTER III
aircraft, 45 F117-PW-100 engines (40 installed and 5 spare engines), 10 AN/ALE-47 CounterMeasures Dispensing Systems, 10 AN/AAR-47Missile Warning Systems, spare and repairs parts,
repair and return, warranty, pyrotechnics, flares, other explosives, aircraft ferry and refueling support,
crew armor, mission planning system software, communication equipment and support, personnel
training and training equipment, publications and technical data, U.S. Government and contractor
technical, engineering, and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics support.
The estimated cost is $5.8 billion.
This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by
helping to strengthen the U.S.-India strategic relationship and to improve the security of an important
partner which continues to be an important force for political stability, peace, and economic progress in
South Asia.
India will likely use these aircraft to replace its aging aircraft and associated supply chain with new and
highly reliable aircraft. The acquisition of these C-17s will not present a new capability for the Indian
Air Force, but will offer an increase in airlift capacity, reliability, and safety. The C-17 will increase
the ability of the GOI to mobilize troops and equipment within the country and will enable India to
provide significantly increased humanitarian assistance and disaster relief support within the region.
Additionally, the C-17s will facilitate enhanced standardization with the United States. India will have
no difficulty absorbing these aircraft into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractors will be The Boeing Company in Long Beach, California, and Pratt &
Whitney Military Engines in East Hartford, Connecticut. Additional subcontractors may be needed
depending on the exact nature of the contracting arrangements established. At this time, there are no
known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will require the participation of up to 20 U.S. Government and
20 contractor representatives for annual program management and technical reviews in India or the
U.S. for one week per review for approximately six years.
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