United States clears $3.8 billion Apache helicopter sale to Israel

Key facts

• The United States Department of State approved a $3.8 billion sale of 30 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to Israel.
• The overall $6.67 billion arms package is the third approval by the Trump Administration bypassing Congressional oversight.
• The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of the proposed sale aimed at strengthening Israel’s aerial combat capabilities.
• Israel will receive 70 T700-GE 701D engines, 30 AN/ASQ-170 M-TADS/PNVS targeting systems, 30 AN/APG-78 Longbow Fire Control Radars, 30 AN/APR-48B Radar Frequency Interferometers, 30 AN/AAR-57 Missile Warning Systems, 30 AN/ARC-231A radios, 60 M36E8 training missiles, 72 EAGLE-M GPS/INS units, and 36 infrared countermeasure systems.
• The deal includes $1.98 billion for 3,250 light tactical vehicles plus Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUMT) capabilities, Link-16 terminals, simulators, spares, and five-to-eight temporary US personnel in Israel for up to five years.
• Boeing Company, Arlington, Virginia and Lockheed Martin, Orlando, Florida are the principal contractors.