Defense Security Cooperation Agency US possible sale approval

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The Government of Pakistan – F-16 Block 52 Aircraft

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12, 2016 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Pakistan for F-16 Block 52 Aircraft, equipment, training, and logistics support. The estimated cost is $699.04 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on February 11, 2016.

The Government of Pakistan has requested a possible sale of:

Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Eight (8 ) F-16 Block 52 aircraft (two (2) C and six (6) D models), with the F100-PW-229 increased
performance engine
Fourteen (14) Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems (JHMCS)

Non-MDE items included in this request are eight (8 ) AN/APG-68(V)9 radars, and eight (8 ) ALQ-211(V)9 Advanced Integrated Defensive Electronic Warfare Suites (AIDEWS). Additionally, this possible sale includes spare and repair parts, support and test equipment, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistical and program support. The estimated cost of MDE is $564.68 million. The total estimated cost is $699.04 million.

http://dsca.mil/major-arms-sales/government-pakistan-f-16-block-52-aircraft

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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia-MK 15 Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) Block 1B Baseline 2 Kits

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11, 2016 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for MK 15 Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) Block 1B Baseline 2 Kits, equipment, training, and logistics support. The estimated cost is $154.9 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on February 10, 2016.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has requested a sale for the upgrade and conversion of five (5) MK 15 Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) Block 0 systems to the Block 1B Baseline 2 configuration. The Block 0 systems are currently installed on four (4) Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) Patrol Chaser Missile (PCG) Ships (U.S. origin) in their Eastern Fleet and one (1) system is located at its Naval Forces School. Also included are; five (5) local control stations, spare and repair parts, support and test equipment, personnel training and training equipment, publications, software, and technical documentation, U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services, and other related elements of program and logistics support. The total estimated value of MDE is $72.5 million. The overall total estimated value is $154.9 million.

http://dsca.mil/major-arms-sales/kingdom-saudi-arabia-mk-15-phalanx-close-weapons-system-ciws-block-1b-baseline-2

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Iraq - F-16 Weapons, Munitions, Equipment, and Logistics Support

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2016 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq for F-16 weapons, munitions, equipment, and logistics support. The estimated cost is $1.950 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on January 15, 2016.

The Government of Iraq requested a possible sale of additional weapons, munitions, equipment, and logistics support for its F-16 aircraft.

Major Defense Equipment (MDE) includes:
Twenty (20) each Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS)
Twenty-four (24) each AIM-9M Sidewinder missile
One hundred and fifty (150) each AGM-65D/G/H/K Maverick missile
Fourteen thousand one hundred and twenty (14,120) each 500-lb General Purpose (GP) bomb
      body/warhead for use either as unguided or guided bombs. Depending on asset availability
      during case execution, total quantity of 14,120 each 500-lb warheads will comprise a mix of
      MK-82 500-lb warheads and/or BLU-111 500-lb warheads from stock and/or new contract
      procurement.
Two thousand four hundred (2,400) each 2,000-lb GP bomb body/warheads for use either as
      unguided or guided bombs. Depending on asset availability during case execution, total
      quantity of 2,400 each 2,000-lb warheads will comprise a mix of MK-84 2,000-lb warheads
      and/or BLU-117 2,000-lb warheads from stock and/or new contract procurement.
Eight thousand (8,000) each Laser Guided Bomb (LGB) Paveway II tail kits. Will be combined
      with 500-lb warheads in the above entry for MK-82 and/or BLU-111 to build GBU-12 guided
      bombs.
Two hundred and fifty (250) each LGB Paveway II tail kits. Will be combined with 2,000-lb
      warheads in the above entry for MK-82 and/or BLU-117 to build GBU-10 guided bombs.
One hundred and fifty (150) each LGB Paveway III tail kits. Will be combined with 2,000-lb
      warheads in the above entry for MK-82 and/or BLU-117 to build GBU-24 guided bombs.
Eight thousand, five hundred (8,500) each FMU-152 fuzes. Will be used in conjunction with the
      LGB tail kits and warheads in the above entries to build GBU All Up Rounds (AUR's).
      Includes provisioning for spare FMU-152 fuze units (MDE).
Four (4) each WGU-43CD2/B Guidance Control Units
One (1) each M61 Vulcan Rotary 20mm cannon
Six (6) each MK-82 inert bomb
Four (4) each MK-84 inert bomb

Also included are items of significant military equipment (SME), spare and repair parts, publications, technical documents, weapons components, support equipment, personnel training, training equipment, Aviation Training, Contract Engineering Services, U.S. Government and contractor logistics, engineering, and technical support services, as well as other related elements of logistics and program support. Additional services provided are Aviation Contract Logistics Services including maintenance, supply, component repair/return, tools and manpower. This notification also includes Base Operations Support Services including construction, outfitting, supply, security, weapons, ammunition, vehicles, utilities, power generation, food, water, morale/recreation services, aircraft support and total manpower. The total estimated value of MDE is $ .550 billion. The total overall estimated value is $1.950 billion.

http://dsca.mil/major-arms-sales/iraq-f-16-weapons-munitions-equipment-and-logistics-support

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The Government of Iraq – Hellfire Missiles and Captive Air Training Missiles

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7, 2016 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq of Hellfire missiles and Captive Air Training Missiles, related equipment and support. The estimated cost is $800 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on January 6, 2016.

The Government of Iraq has requested a possible sale of five thousand (5,000) AGM-114K/N/R Hellfire missiles; Ten (10) 114K M36E9 Captive Air Training Missiles; associated equipment; and defense services. The estimated major defense equipment (MDE) value is $750 million. The total estimated value is $800 million.

http://dsca.mil/major-arms-sales/government-iraq-hellfire-missiles-and-captive-air-training-missiles

Government of Oman-TOW 2B Missiles

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7, 2016 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Oman of TOW 2B missiles, related equipment and support. The estimated cost is $51 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on January 6, 2016.

The Government of Oman has requested a possible sale of:

Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Four hundred (400) Tube-launched Optically-tracked wire guided (TOW) 2B Aero, Radio Frequency (RF)
      Missiles (BGM-71F-3-RF)
Seven (7) TOW 2B Aero, RF Missile (BGM-71F-3-RF) Fly-to-Buy Missiles

The estimated value of MDE is $51 million. The total estimated cost of this effort is $51 million.

http://dsca.mil/major-arms-sales/government-oman-tow-2b-missiles

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Brazilian marines buy 23 AAV7A1 amphibious tractors     (upgrade contract voor BAE)

The Brazilian Navy's Marine Corps (CFN) is to receive 23 Assault Amphibious Vehicles (AAV7A1) upgraded to the Reliability, Availability, and Maintainability/Rebuild to Standard (RAM/RS) standard.

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http://www.baesystems.com/en-br/article/bae-systems-to-provide-assault-amphibious-vehicles-to-brazilian-marine-corps

@Harald Graag wil ik dit topic alleen voorzien van www.dsca.mil artikelen, want het is ook specifiek hiervoor opgezet. Alvast bedankt.

[JdL]

dat is een mooie vervolgorder op de 7 die ze al hebben/krijgen
7 was natuurlijk eigenlijk te weinig om er een paar te kunnen uitzenden dus dit is eigenlijk vrij logisch

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Australia – CH-47F – Aircraft

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21, 2015 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Australia for CH-47F aircraft, related equipment and support. The estimated cost is $180 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on December 18, 2015.

The Government of Australia has requested a possible sale of:

Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Three (3) CH-47F Chinook Helicopters
Six (6) T55-GA-714A Aircraft Turbine Engines
Three (3) Force XXI Battle Command, Brigade & Below (FBCB2)/Blue Force Tracker
      (BFT)
Three (3) Common Missile Warning Systems (CMWS)
Three (3) Honeywell H-764 Embedded Global Positioning/Inertial Navigation Systems
Three (3) Infrared Signature Suppression Systems

This request also includes the following Non-Major Defense Equipment; AN/APX-123A Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Transponders, Defense Advanced Global Positioning System (GPS) Receiver (DAGR), AN/ARC-201D SINCGARS Airborne Radio Systems, AN/ARC-220 High Frequency Airborne Communication Systems, AN/ARC-231(V)(C) Airborne VHF/UHF/LOS SATCOM Communications Systems, KY-100 Secure Communication Systems, KIV-77 Common IFF Cryptographic Computers, AN/AVS-6 Aviator's Night Vision Systems, AN/ARN-147 Very High Frequency (VHF) Omni Ranging/Instrument Landing System Receiver, AN/PYQ-10(C) Simple Key Loaders, AN/ARN-153 Tactical Airborne Navigation (TACAN) System, Spare Parts, Tools, Ground Support Equipment, Technical Publications, Contractor and U.S. Government Technical Services.

The total estimated value of MDE is $105 million. The total overall estimated value is $180 million.

http://dsca.mil/major-arms-sales/australia-ch-47f-aircraft

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Lithuania-Javelin Missiles and Command Launch Units

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2015 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Lithuania for Javelin Missiles and Command Launch Units, related equipment and support. The estimated cost is $55 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

Lithuania has requested a possible sale of two-hundred and twenty (220) Javelin Missiles, ten (10) Javelin Fly-to-Buy Missiles, seventy-four (74) Javelin Command Launch Units (CLU), U.S. Government technical assistance, above the line transportation cost, and other related elements of logistics and program support. The total estimated value of MDE is $45.2 million. The overall total estimated value is $55 million.

http://dsca.mil/major-arms-sales/lithuania-javelin-missiles-and-command-launch-units

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Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States Taiwan Advanced Tactical Data Link System (TATDLS) and Link-11 Integration

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16, 2015 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States for Taiwan Advanced Tactical Data Link System (TATDLS) and Link-11 Integration. The estimated value is $75 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

http://dsca.mil/major-arms-sales/taipei-economic-and-cultural-representative-office-united-states-taiwan-advanced

Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) in the United States - Block I-92F MANPAD Stinger Missiles and Related Equipment and Support

WASHINGTON, Dec 16, 2015 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States for Block I-92F MANPAD Stinger Missiles, related equipment and support. The estimated cost is $217 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

http://dsca.mil/major-arms-sales/taipei-economic-and-cultural-representative-office-tecro-united-states-block-i-92f

Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States - Javelin Missile

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16, 2015 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States for Javelin Missiles estimated to cost $57 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

http://dsca.mil/major-arms-sales/taipei-economic-and-cultural-representative-office-united-states-javelin-missile

Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States - Assault Amphibious Vehicles (AAVs)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16, 2015 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States for Assault Amphibious Vehicles (AAVs) for an estimated cost of $375 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

http://dsca.mil/major-arms-sales/taipei-economic-and-cultural-representative-office-united-states-assault-amphibious

Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States - Follow-On Support

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16, 2015 -The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States of follow-on life cycle support to maintain the Multifunctional Information Distribution Systems Low Volume Terminals (MIDS/LVT-1) and Joint Tactical Information Distribution Systems (JTIDS) previously procured. The estimated value is $120 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

http://dsca.mil/major-arms-sales/taipei-economic-and-cultural-representative-office-united-states-follow-support

Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States - Oliver Hazard Perry Class Frigates

Washington, Dec. 16, 2015 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States for the sale, refurbishment, and upgrade of two (2) Oliver Hazard Perry Class Frigates (FFG-7) being provided as Excess Defense Articles (EDA) for an estimated cost of $190 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

http://dsca.mil/major-arms-sales/taipei-economic-and-cultural-representative-office-united-states-oliver-hazard

Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States – MK 15 Phalanx Block 1B Baseline 2 CIWS Guns, Upgrade Kits, Ammunition, and Support

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16, 2015 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States for MK 15 Phalanx Block 1B Baseline 2 Close-in Weapons System (CIWS) Guns, Upgrade Kits, Ammunition, and Support. The estimated cost is $416 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

http://dsca.mil/major-arms-sales/taipei-economic-and-cultural-representative-office-united-states-mk-15-phalanx

Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States - TOW 2B Aero Radio Frequency (RF) Missile (BGM-71F-Series), Support and Training

WASHINGTON, Dec, 16, 2015 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States for TOW 2B Aero Radio Frequency (RF) Missile (BGM-71F-Series), support and training. The estimated cost is $268 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

http://dsca.mil/major-arms-sales/taipei-economic-and-cultural-representative-office-united-states-tow-2b-aero-radio

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Turkey – Joint Direct Attack Munitions (Corrected*)

WASHINGTON, Dec, 7, 2015 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Turkey for Joint Direct Attack Munitions and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated cost of $70 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on Dec 2, 2015. This certification was previously delivered to Congress on Oct 28, 2015 but it erroneously identified the principal contractor. The new certification corrects this discrepancy and makes no other changes.

The Government of Turkey has requested a possible sale of Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) tail kits comprised of 400 GBU-31(V)1 for use with Mk84 bombs, 200 GBU-31(V)3 for use with BLU-109 bombs, 300 GBU-38 for use with Mk82 bombs, 100 GBU-54 Laser JDAM kits for use with Mk82 bombs, 200 BLU-109 Hard Target Penetrator Warheads, and1000 FMU-152A/B fuzes. Non-MDE includes containers, support equipment, spare and repair parts, integration, test equipment, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor engineering and technical support, and other related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost is $70 million.

http://dsca.mil/major-arms-sales/turkey-joint-direct-attack-munitions-corrected

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Government of Japan-RQ-4 Block 30 (I) Global Hawk Remotely Piloted Aircraft

WASHINGTON, Nov 20, 2015 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Japan for RQ-4 Block 30 (I) Global Hawk remotely piloted aircraft and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated cost of $1.2 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on November 19, 2015.

The Government of Japan has requested a possible sale of:

Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Three (3) RQ-4 Block 30 (I) Global Hawk Remotely Piloted Aircraft with Enhanced Integrated Sensor
     Suite (EISS)
Eight (8 ) Kearfott Inertial Navigation System/Global Positioning System (INS/GPS) units (2 per aircraft
     with 2 spares)
Eight (8 ) LN-251 INS/GPS units (2 per aircraft with 2 spares)

Also included with this request are operational-level sensor and aircraft test equipment, ground support equipment, operational flight test support, communications equipment, spare and repair parts, personnel training, publications and technical data, U.S. Government and contractor technical and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics support. The estimated value of MDE is $.689 billion. The total estimated value is $1.2 billion.

http://dsca.mil/major-arms-sales/government-japan-rq-4-block-30-i-global-hawk-remotely-piloted-aircraft

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Argentina – Bell 412EP Helicopters

WASHINGTON, Nov 18, 2015 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Argentina for Bell 412EP helicopters and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated cost of $80 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on November 17, 2015.

The Government of Argentina requested a possible sale of four (4) Bell 412EP Helicopters, Bell 412EP Helicopter major components, spare parts, tools, publications, pilot and maintenance training, preparation of the aircraft for shipment, ground support equipment, and U.S. Government technical assistance. The estimated cost is $80 million.

http://dsca.mil/major-arms-sales/argentina-bell-412ep-helicopters

Republic of Korea - UGM-84L Harpoon Block II Missiles

WASHINGTON, Nov 18, 2015 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Korea for UGM-84L Harpoon Block II missiles and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated cost of $110 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on November 17, 2015.

The Republic of Korea (ROK) has requested a possible sale of:

Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Nineteen (19) UGM-84L Harpoon Block II All-Up-Round Missiles
Thirteen (13) Block II upgrade kits

Also included are containers; Guidance Control Units (GCU) spares; recertification and reconfiguration support; spare and repair parts; tools and tool sets; support equipment; personnel training and training equipment; publication and technical data; U.S. Government and contractor engineering and logistical support services; and other related elements of logistics support. The estimated value of MDE is $100 million. The total estimated value is $110 million.

http://dsca.mil/major-arms-sales/republic-korea-ugm-84l-harpoon-block-ii-missiles

Morocco - TOW 2A, Radio Frequency (RF) Missiles (BGM-71E-4B-RF), M220A2 TOW Launchers, Support and Training

WASHINGTON, Nov 18, 2015 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Morocco for TOW 2A, Radio Frequency (RF) Missiles (BGM-71E-4B-RF), M220A2 TOW Launchers and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $157 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on November 17, 2015.

The Kingdom ofMorocco has requested a possible sale of:

Major Defense Equipment (MDE):
Six hundred (600) TOW 2A, Radio Frequency (RF) Missiles (BGM-71E-4B-RF)
Seven (7) TOW 2A, Radio Frequency (RF) Missile (BGM-71E-4B-RF) Fly-to-Buy Lot Acceptance
      Missiles
Three hundred (300) M220A2 TOW Launchers

Also included with this request are Missile Support Equipment; Government-Furnished Equipment; Technical Manuals/Publications; Spare Parts; Tool and Test Equipment; Training; U.S. Government Technical Support/Logistical Support; Contractor Technical Support; and other associated equipment and services. The estimated value of MDE is $96 million. The total estimated value is $157 million.

http://dsca.mil/major-arms-sales/morocco-tow-2a-radio-frequency-rf-missiles-bgm-71e-4b-rf-m220a2-tow-launchers

[Harald]

Dat zijn nog eens aantallen

precies, daar wordt je stil van.
hadden wij een kwart maar van dat alles ...

[Zander]

Dat zijn nog eens aantallen

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The Government of Saudi Arabia - Air-to-Ground Munitions

WASHINGTON, Nov 16, 2015 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Saudi Arabia for air-to-ground munitions and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated cost of $1.29 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on November 13, 2015.

The Government of Saudi Arabia requested approval to procure the following:

Major Defense Equipment (MDE) includes:
One thousand (1000) GBU-10 Paveway II Laser Guided Bombs (LGBs)
Two thousand, three hundred (2,300) BLU-117/MK-84 2000lb General Purpose (GP) Bombs
Four thousand twenty (4,020) GBU-12 Paveway II LGBs
Eight thousand twenty (8,020) BLU-111/MK-82 500lb GP Bombs
One thousand, one hundred (1,100) GBU-24 Paveway III LGBs
One thousand, five hundred (1,500) BLU-109 2000lb Penetrator Warheads
Four hundred (400) GBU-31(V1) KMU-556 Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM) tail kits
One thousand (1,000) GBU-31(V3) KMU-557 JDAM tail kits
Three thousand (3,000) GBU-38 KMU-572 JDAM tail kits
Two thousand (2,000) GBU-48 Enhanced Paveway II, dual mode Global Positioning System
     (GPS)/LGB with the MXU-667 Airfoil and the MAU-169L/B Computer Control Group (CCG) Dual
     mode
Two thousand (2,000) BLU-110/MK-83 1000lb GP Bombs
Five hundred (500) GBU-54 KMU-572 Laser JDAM tail kits, dual mode GPS/LGB with the MXU-667
     Airfoil and the MAU-169L/B CCG Dual mode
Three hundred (300) GBU-56 KMU 556 Laser JDAM tail kits, dual mode GPS/LGB with the MXU-667
     Airfoil and the MAU-169L/B CCG Dual mode
Ten thousand two hundred (10,200) FMU-152 Fuzes

This request also includes the following Non-MDE items and services: procurement of bomb equipment components such as adaptors, nose plugs, fusing mechanisms, swivels, support links and connections; associated support equipment; publications, such as technical orders, and system manuals; training; engineering and technical support; transportation (to include special airlift support); program management; and other administrative support and related services. The total estimated MDE value is $1.10 billion, and the estimated total overall value is $1.29 billion.

http://dsca.mil/major-arms-sales/government-saudi-arabia-air-ground-munitions