The U.S. State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to France of MQ-9 Follow-on Contractor Logistics Support and related equipment for an estimated cost of $300 million. The Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DCSA) delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale.
France has requested to buy follow-on Contractor Logistics Support to include contractor provided MQ-9 aircraft components, spares and accessories; repair and return. U.S. Government and contractor provided engineering, technical and logistical support services; and other related logistical and program support elements. The estimated total cost is $300 million.
French Air Force has deployed UAVs in Niger.
