The [US] Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is soliciting sole source agreement of $11.3M to "procure ScanEagle Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAV's), spares, support equipment, tools, training, and support services in support of the Government of Lebanon previously procured ScanEagle Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS's)" (Ref).
The synopsis does not clarify the quantities, but continues by mentioning a very important point, this is a follow-up for previous FMS cases for "continued production and sustainment of previously procured ScanEagle systems by the Government of Lebanon" (Ref). The Lebanese Air Force already operates at least 4x ScanEagle UAVs (Some could be out-of-service due to crashes), but as we can understand from this new information, the FMS could have options to be exercised at any time to acquire additional systems.
It is also understood that the Rayak AFB would be the place of delivery. Rayak AFB has been receiving multiple US Air Force transport aircraft in the recent months which are expected to be delivering munition and equipment.
This article first appeared on LAF Digest (Unofficial)
The synopsis does not clarify the quantities, but continues by mentioning a very important point, this is a follow-up for previous FMS cases for "continued production and sustainment of previously procured ScanEagle systems by the Government of Lebanon" (Ref). The Lebanese Air Force already operates at least 4x ScanEagle UAVs (Some could be out-of-service due to crashes), but as we can understand from this new information, the FMS could have options to be exercised at any time to acquire additional systems.
It is also understood that the Rayak AFB would be the place of delivery. Rayak AFB has been receiving multiple US Air Force transport aircraft in the recent months which are expected to be delivering munition and equipment.
This article first appeared on LAF Digest (Unofficial)
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