U.S To Sell 2 C-130J-30 Aircraft To Mexico

Mexico has requested the U.S for the sale of two C-130J-30 aircraft and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $412 million. The possible Foreign Military Sale will include 10 AE2100D3 engines (8 installed and 2 spares), aircraft modifications, communication equipment, support and test equipment, personnel training and training equipment, technical and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistical and program support. The proposed sale of C-130Js to Mexico will primarily be used for presidential support, but may also be used to support drug interdiction and other security missions by providing airlift support for its forces. The prime contractor will be Lockheed Martin-Aerospace and there are no known offset agreements in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment of four contractor representatives and four Field Service Representatives (two from Lockheed Martin and two from Rolls Royce) for a period of three years.