U.S. approved a $395 mn FMS to Iraq for ammunitions and technical support 0605151

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U.S. approved a $395 mn FMS to Iraq for ammunitions and technical support
The U.S. State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq for Ammunition and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated cost of $395 million. The principal contractors will be American Ordinance in Middletown, Iowa and AMTEC in Janesville, Wisconsin, announced yesterday, May 5, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency.
     
U S approved a 395 mn FMS to Iraq for ammunitions and technical support 640 001Iraq has requested i.a. 532,000 MK19 40mm High Explosive Dual Purpose Ammunitions
     
The Government of Iraq has requested a possible sale of 5,000 81mm High Explosive Mortar Ammunition, 684,000 M203 40mm High Explosive Ammunition, 532,000 MK19 40mm High Explosive Dual Purpose Ammunition, and 40,000 155mm High Explosives. Also includes small arms ammunition, spare and repair parts, support equipment, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor technical and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistical and program support. The estimated cost is $395 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 strategic partner. This proposed sale directly supports the Government of Iraq and serves the interests of the people of Iraq and the United States," said the Defense Security Cooperation Agency in an official statement.

"This proposed sale of additional ammunition is critical in providing continued combat power capability as Iraq continues its fight against an organized insurgency of extremists in Iraq," said the DSCA.