WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department has cleared a possible $600 million foreign military sale of seven MH-60R Seahawk multimission helicopters to Greece.
Congress was notified of the sale July 12, according to an announcement posted to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency’s website. Congress is required to approve the deal.
The sale will include 10 APS-I 53(V) multi-mode radars, 18 T700 GE-401C engines, as well as other radar, targeting, and communications systems and equipment.
The order would also include 1,000 AN/SSQ-36/53/62 sonobuoys; 100 Advanced Precision Kill Weapons System rockets; 30 MK 54 torpedoes; and M-2400 guns.
The principal contractor is Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems in Owego, New York.
Greece intends to buy the helicopters in February as part of a modernization effort.
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The U.S. and Greece have discussed expanding operations at Larissa Air Base, central Greece, including the stationing of KC-135 tankers and unmanned aircraft. They are also looking to expand training opportunities.
Jen Judson is an award-winning journalist covering land warfare for Defense News. She has also worked for Politico and Inside Defense. She holds a Master of Science degree in journalism from Boston University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Kenyon College.
