2026-01505Notice

Iraq Gets $200M Helicopter TLC from Uncle Sam

Published Date: 1/27/2026

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Summary

The U.S. is boosting its support to Iraq by adding $200 million worth of maintenance and technical help for Bell 412 helicopters, raising the total deal to $500 million. This upgrade means more contractor and field service support but no new major weapons. The changes were officially shared with Congress in early 2026, keeping everyone in the loop on this big arms support package.

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Contractor Support Boost for Bell 412s

The U.S. added $200,000,000 in Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) and Field Service Representative (FSR) support for all variations of the Bell 412 helicopter for the Government of Iraq, raising the total case value to $500,000,000. This addition is non-Major Defense Equipment (non-MDE) and was reported to Congress (transmittal 25-0K).

Funded From U.S. National Funds

The added $200,000,000 in non-MDE support for Bell 412s will be paid from U.S. National Funds, increasing the total case value to $500,000,000. The report was delivered to Congress on September 17, 2025.

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11/2/2023
1/27/2026

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