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No. 164-M
MEMORANDUM FOR CORRESPONDENTS
October 28, 1999
The Government of Germany has requested a possible purchase of support for the German Air Force Tornado operations at Holloman Air Force Base (AFB), New Mexico. Services provided will be for training, fuel, munitions, base operating support, and other related operational and logistics requirements. The estimated cost is $138 million.
This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by improving the military capabilities of Germany and enhancing standardization and interoperability of this important NATO ally.
The Tornado training conducted at Holloman AFB is the only location where the German Air Force trains aircrews in Tornado operations and tactics. The origin of these operations began at U.S. Air Force facilities in 1989.
The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not affect the basic military balance in the region.
The U.S. Air Force is the prime contractor for this program. There are no offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale.
Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Germany.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.
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