The U.S. Department of State has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Denmark for MH-60R Seahawk Helicopters and related equipment. The estimated total cost is $425 million.
The Government of Denmark has requested to buy three MH-60R multi-mission helicopters; eight embedded global positioning system/precise positioning service/inertial navigation systems with selective availability/anti-spoofing module (six installed, two spares); and three digital magnetic anomaly detection systems. The following non-major defence equipment items will also be included: T700-GE-401D engines; M514 impulse cartridge/cartridge actuated devices; MJ20 cartridge actuated thruster/cartridge actuated devices; WB53 fire extinguisher cartridge/cartridge actuated devices; CCU-136A/A impulse cartridges; AN/ARC-210 RT-2036 radios with communications security; AN/AAR-47 missile warning systems; AN/APX-128 identification friend or foe transponders; AN/ALE-47 dispenser, electronic countermeasures; advanced data transfer systems; AN/AAS-44C(V) multi-spectral targeting systems; identification friend or foe Mode 4/5 cryptographic applique, KIV-79; joint mission planning systems; AN/ALQ-210 electronic support measures systems; APS-153(V) multi-mode radars; spare engine containers; spare and repair parts; support and test equipment; communications equipment; ferry support; publications and technical documentation; personnel training; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; obsolescence engineering, integration, and test activities required to ensure readiness for the production of the Denmark MH-60R helicopters and other related elements of logistics and programme support. The estimated total cost is $425 million.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a NATO Ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in Europe.
The proposed sale will improve Denmark’s capability to meet current and future threats by providing increased security for its critical infrastructure. Denmark will use the enhanced capability to strengthen its homeland defence. Denmark will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces as they are currently operating this aircraft.
The principal contractors will be Lockheed Martin, located in Owego, New York, and Sikorsky Corporation, located in Stratford, Connecticut. At this time, the U.S. Government is not aware of any offset agreement proposed in connection with this potential sale. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor.
Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Denmark. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defence readiness as a result of this proposed sale.
