Netherlands requests F-16 pilot training and logistics support from US

The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has notified Congress of a potential foreign military sale (FMS) for the continuation of Continental US (CONUS)-based F-16 formal training unit (FTU) and associated equipment to the Netherlands.

Under the estimated $191m sale, the Netherlands is seeking continuation of a CONUS-based Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) F-16 FTU, along with 50,000 MJU-7B w/BBU-36B infrared decoy flares, 30,000 RR-188 w/BBU-35B training chaff, and 3,750 BDU-33D/B w/lugs/Mk4 spot low-drag training bombs.

Around 240 MK-82 inert low-drag general-purpose bombs, 90 GBU-12 inert laser-guided bombs, 60-GBU-38 inert GPS guided bombs, 120,000 PGU-27 inert training rounds, pilot training, JP-8 fuel, air refuelling support and airlift services also form part of the package.

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