Iraq’s $150 Million Helicopter Deal Comes With Radios and Training
Published Date: 10/19/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Defense is planning to sell $150 million worth of Bell 412EPX helicopters and related gear to the Government of Iraq. This deal includes radios, spare parts, training, and support services but no major defense equipment. The sale was reported to Congress on September 1, 2026, and will be funded by national and foreign military financing.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Iraq to buy $150M Bell helicopters
The U.S. plans to sell Bell 412EPX helicopters and related gear to the Government of Iraq with an estimated total value of $150 million. The sale includes radios, spare parts, training, and support services, is funded by National Funds and Foreign Military Financing, and was reported to Congress on September 1, 2026.
Staffing and Travel for Implementation
Implementing the sale will require temporary duty travel of three to five U.S. Government representatives to Iraq for up to five years and will require twelve contractor representatives to support equipment fielding and training. These specific staffing and travel needs are part of the sale implementation described in the notice.
No Major Defense Equipment Listed
The transmittal states that there is no Major Defense Equipment (MDE) included in this sale and that the sensitivity of the technology is listed as 'None.' The notice also says the sale will not alter the basic military balance in the region.
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