The U.S. Department of State has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Republic of Korea for its AH-64E Apache Upgrade Program. The estimated total cost is $1.2 billion.
The Republic of Korea has requested to buy eight (8) AN/APG-78 Fire Control Radars (FCR) Mast Mounted Assembly; eight (8) Longbow FCR Radar Electronic Units; forty (40) AN/ARC-231A (RT 1987) Very High Frequency/Ultra High Frequency radios. The following non-major defense equipment items will also be included: Small Tactical Terminal KOR-24A with Link 16 capability; Improved Data Modem-401; AAR-57 Common Missile Warning System; Manned-Unmanned Teaming X (MUM-TX); Enhanced Image Intensifier (EI2) cameras; items and services to support the mission equipment; communication and navigation equipment; special tools and test equipment; support equipment; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; repair, support, and test equipment; spare and repair parts; transportation and organization equipment; software delivery and support; publications and technical documentation; personnel training and training equipment; and other related elements of logistics and program support.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a major ally that is an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Indo-Pacific region.
The proposed sale will improve Republic of Korea’s capability to meet current and future threats by strengthening its Army heavy attack helicopter capability and providing a credible force that is capable of deterring adversaries. The Republic of Korea will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.
The principal contractor will be The Boeing Company, located in Arlington, Virginia.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.