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The government of Norway will acquire HH-60W helicopters and equipment under a possible US$2.6 billion foreign military sale approved by the US State Department.
The US Congress was notified of the possible foreign military sale (FMS) by the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency on 11 July.
Norway has requested to buy nine HH-60W helicopters, 22 T-700-GE-401 turboshaft engines, 21 embedded global positioning system/inertial navigation systems, 10 AN/APR-52 radar warning receivers, 10 AN/AAR-57 common missile warning systems and AN/ALE-47 airborne countermeasures dispenser systems.
The possible sale also includes GAU-21 aircraft machine guns and other machine guns, IZLID 200P infrared lasers, weapons and weapons support equipment, electronic warfare database support, devices and spare parts.
Joint Mission Planning System with unique planning components and software, Computer Program Identification Numbers, instruments and lab equipment, major and minor modifications, maintenance support, training aids, repair and return support, classified and unclassified software delivery and support.
“This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a NATO ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in Europe,” US Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a published statement.
“The proposed sale will improve Norway’s capability to meet current and future threats by increasing its airborne combat and special operations capabilities.
“Norway will use these aircraft to defend other NATO members and its allies. Norway will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.
“Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional US government or contractor representatives to Norway. There will be no adverse impact on US defence readiness as a result of this proposed sale.”
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation is expected to be the principal contractor.
