The State Department has made a determination approving a possible foreign military sale to India for followon support of C-130J Super Hercules aircraft and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated cost of $96 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale.

The Government of India has requested a possible sale for follow-on support for five years for their fleet of C-130J Super Hercules that includes eight spare AN/ALE-47 counter-measures dispensing systems, six spare AN/ALR-56M advanced radar warning receivers, up to 9,000 flare cartridges, spare and repair parts, configuration updates, support and test equipment, publications and technical data, technical services, personnel training and training equipment, US Government and contractor engineering and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics support.

This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to strengthen the US-India strategic relationship and to improve the capabilities of a major South Asian partner which has been, and continues to be, an important force for economic progress and stability in South Asia.

India needs this support for its Super Hercules aircraft to ensure its aircraft operate effectively to serve its transport, local and international humanitarian assistance, and regional disaster relief needs. This proposed sale of additional equipment and support will enable the Indian Air Force to sustain a higher mission-ready status for its C-130J fleet. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.

The principal contractor will be the Lockheed Martin Company in Marietta, Georgia. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.