Latvia receives 4 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters from the United States

The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Latvia of four (4) UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters and related equipment for an estimated cost of $200 million.  The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

The Government of Latvia has requested to buy 4 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters in standard USG configuration with designated unique equipment and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), 10 T700-GE-701D engines (8 installed and 2 spares), 10 Embedded Global Positioning Systems/Inertial Navigation Systems (8 installed and 2 spares).  Also included is 1 Aviation Mission Planning System, 5 Talon Forward Looking Infrared Radar (FLIR) (4 production and 1 spare), 10 AN/ARC-201D/E (8 production and 2 spares), 10 AN/ARC-231 radios (8 production and 2 spares), 5 AN/APX-123A Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) transponder (4 production and 1 spare), 5 AN/ARC-220 Radio (4 production and 1 spare), 20 AN/AVS-6 Helmet Mounted Night Vision Devices, aircraft warranty, air worthiness support, spare and repair parts, support equipment, communication equipment, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, ground support equipment, site surveys, tool and test equipment, U.S. Government and contractor technical and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics and program support.  The estimated total case value is $200 million.

This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a NATO ally.  These UH-60 helicopters will allow for interoperability with U.S. and NATO forces in rapid response to a variety of missions, and quick positioning of troops with minimal helicopter assets.