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U.S. State Dept. approves C-17 logistics, support for Qatar

By Ryan Maass
The U.S. government says the proposed sale of C-17 logistic services to Qatar will enhance the country's airlift capabilities. Photo by U.S. Air Force/Flickr
The U.S. government says the proposed sale of C-17 logistic services to Qatar will enhance the country's airlift capabilities. Photo by U.S. Air Force/Flickr

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 (UPI) -- The U.S. State Department has approved the possible sales of C-17 logistic support services and engine spares to the government of Qatar.

One foreign military sale request includes logistic support services for eight C-17 Globemaster aircraft in addition to sustainment engineering, on-site COMSEC support, equipment repair, and spares replenishment. If approved, the deal is estimated to cost $700 million.

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In a separate order, Qatar requested four spare F117-PW-100 engines, Quick Engine Change Kits, Engine Transport Trailers, and Engine Platforms at an estimated cost of $81 million.

The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency says the proposed sales will aid Qatar's ability to operate and maintain its C-17 fleet as well as advance U.S. foreign policy interests for a critical regional ally. The agency adds Qatar's military will have no difficulty absorbing the new equipment.

Boeing is the only listed prime contractor for both proposed sales.

The Boeing-made C-17 Globemaster is a military transport aircraft with humanitarian applications. The plane is designed to move large payloads, and is used by over 90 countries around the world.

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