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The United States has approved a possible sale to Iraq of military equipment and logistics services related to passenger vehicle screening systems, with an estimated value of about $90 million, according to a statement released by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA).
The DSCA, which operates under the U.S. Department of Defense, said Iraq requested a two-year extension of Contracted Logistics Services to support its VACIS XPL passenger vehicle inspection systems.
According to the statement, the Iraqi government requested round-the-clock support services, along with corrective and preventive maintenance.
The request also includes spare parts and repair support, software updates, and remote monitoring services for the vehicle screening systems.
In addition, engineering, technical and logistics support services are to be provided by the U.S. government and contractor companies, the agency said.
The DSCA confirmed that the possible sale, valued at approximately $90 million, has been formally notified to the U.S. Congress.
The agency said the proposed sale would enhance Iraq’s capacity to detect chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear materials, as well as drugs and other contraband at its borders.
It stressed that the possible sale would not alter the basic military balance in the region.
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