17,8 millions de dollars pour améliorer les capacités des Awacs français

01.08.2014 par Philippe Chapleau – Lignes de Défense

Le Pentagone a diffusé un avis d'attribution concernant les Awacs français qui vont bénéficier d'une remise à niveau de leurs capacités radar.

Boeing assurera ces travaux à Seattle. Ils s'inscrivent dans un contrat en cours de modernisation des avions de guet aérien français dont la valeur totale est de 378 millions de dollars.

The Boeing Co., Seattle, Washington, has been awarded a $17,858,824 firm-fixed-price, incentive-firm modification (25), on delivery order 0067 to F19628-01-D-0016 for E-3F enhancements. The total cumulative face value of the contract is $378,494,386. The contract modification is for the full Mode 5 and Mode S-FAA radar capabilities for incorporation into the French Air Force mission and ground system suite. Work will be performed in Seattle, Washington, and is expected to be completed by June 30, 2017. This contract supports 100percent foreign military sales for France, and $17,858,824 will be obligated at time of award. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Hanscom Operating Location, Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, is the contracting activity.