State Dept OKs Switzerland's Request for $115M in F/A-18 Upgrade Services

The State Department has approved Switzerland™s request to buy tactical radio systems, software support, cueing platforms and other services to support upgrades to F/A-18 fighter aircraft under a potential $115 million foreign military sales agreement.

Switzerland asked to procure Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio Systems, ARC-210 GEN 5 RT-1900A(C) radios with anti-jam tactical capabilities, APG-73 software updates, joint helmet mounted cueing systems and ALQ-165 aerial self-protection jammer sustainment services, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Friday.

The companies that will serve as principal contractors in the proposed FMS transaction include:

Boeing (NYSE: BA)
Data Link Solutions
Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL)

The proposed sale also covers software development, system integration, logistics, repair parts and spare, maintenance support and technical services and aims to help the Swiss air force™s extend the service life of its F/A-18 fighter jets in an effort to build up operational capabilities in tactical aviation.

DSCA said it notified Congress of the deal Friday.

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