WASHINGTON – 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.
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
Implementation of this proposed sale will require U.S.
Government representatives to travel to Thailand
There will be no adverse impact on U.S.
This notice of a potential sale is required by law and does
not mean the sale has been concluded.
(US DoD)
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