Australia's C-17s Get $450M Lifeline for Spare Parts
Published Date: 1/12/2026
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Summary
The U.S. Department of Defense is updating Congress about ongoing support for Australia’s fleet of C-17 Globemaster III cargo planes. Since 2009, the deal has grown from $300 million to $450 million to cover more aircraft and extended support through 2022. This means Australia gets continued help with parts, repairs, and technical services, keeping their big cargo planes flying strong.
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$4.03B Boost for C-17 Support
The U.S. Department of Defense reports adding $4.03 billion in non‑Major Defense Equipment items to support Australia’s C-17 Globemaster III sustainment partnership, increasing the total case value by $4.03 billion to a revised $4.88 billion. The added support includes contractor logistics services, major maintenance, spare and repair parts, training and training equipment, and U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support. The report was delivered to Congress on December 17, 2024.
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