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UK applies to purchase Rivet Joint Aircraft

Old 6th Oct 2008, 18:09
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UK applies to purchase Rivet Joint Aircraft

United Kingdom – RC-135V/W Rivet Joint Aircraft
WASHINGTON, October 2, 2008 – The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress today of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the United Kingdom to convert three United States Air Force KC-135R aircraft into RC-135V/W Rivet Joint aircraft, as well as associated equipment and services. The total value, if all options are exercised, could be as high as $1.068 billion.
The Government of the United Kingdom has requested a possible sale to convert three United States Air Force KC-135R aircraft into RC-135V/W Rivet Joint aircraft, three APX-119 Identification Friend or Foe Systems, three LN-100GT Inertial Reference Units, five Joint Tactical Information Distribution System terminals, 18 ARC-210 Radios, and 28 ARC-210 Radio control heads, modification kits, integration and installation, Ground Distributed Processing Station, Modular Processing System, Airborne Capability Extension System, mission trainer, tools and test equipment, spare and repair parts, publications, personnel training and training equipment, support equipment, U.S. government and contractor representative technical and logistics personnel services, and other related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost is $1.068 billion.
The United Kingdom is a major political and economic power in NATO and a key democratic partner of the U.S. in ensuring peace and stability in this region and around the world.
The United Kingdom requests this capability to provide for the defense of its deployed troops, regional security, and interoperability with the United States. This program will ensure the United Kingdom can effectively operate in hazardous areas and enhance the United Kingdom’s interoperability with U.S. forces. The United Kingdom is a staunch supporter of the U.S. in Iraq and Afghanistan and in the Global War on Terror. The United Kingdom’s troops are deployed in support of Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, where U.S. assets currently provide this proposed capability. By acquiring this capability, the United Kingdom will be able to provide the same level of protection for its own forces and those of the United States. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not affect the basic military balance in the region. The United Kingdom will have no difficulty absorbing these aircraft into its armed forces.
The principal contractor will be L3 Communications of Greenville, Texas. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to the United Kingdom.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.
This notice of a potential sale is required by law; it does not mean that the sale has been concluded.
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Old 7th Oct 2008, 17:45
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Um, this may be a dumb question but at a time the USAF is trying to persuade Congress of the imminent demise of the tanker fleet if KC-X doesn't proceed quickly, how come they have three spare KC-135Rs lying around for conversion and export?
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Old 7th Oct 2008, 19:24
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Love the reminder slipped in there...

The United Kingdom is a major political and economic power in NATO and a key democratic partner of the U.S.
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Old 7th Oct 2008, 20:22
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You can just imagine the state of three AAR equipped KC-135Rs deemed 'surplus'.

And all for a mere $1.1 Bn.......

Helix promised to cost £400 m, integrated on Nimrod R. What price for three second hand A300/310/330/340?

Which, before anyone gripes, would give a vastly superior capability.
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Old 8th Oct 2008, 19:10
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3 x KC135s to be re-lifed by L3 Com are probably more capable, cheaper and more likely to see the inside of an RAF base than........say...........some old MR2s re-lifed badly by BAES!

Who is selling second hand A330s or A340s anyway?
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