— The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $800 million arms sale to Iraq involving Bell 412EPX and Bell 407M helicopters and associated equipment.The proposed package includes GAU-19 three-barrel machine guns; M260 2.75-inch rocket launchers; L3Harris WESCAM MX-15HDI electro-optical/infrared sensors; and AN/AAR-60 Block 2 missile warning systems, alongside radios, spare parts, training, and logistical support.
Bell Textron in Fort Worth, Texas, will serve as the principal contractor.
