US Approves $100 Million Nationwide Communications System Sale to Iraq
The US State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Iraq worth up to $100 million, aimed at modernizing the country’s nationwide communications and repeater infrastructure. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has formally notified Congress of the proposed deal.
What the Package Includes
The sale covers a wide range of communications and IT systems, including:
- Radio Access Points
- Handheld radios and base stations
- Repeater systems
- VHF vehicular radios
- WiMax systems
- VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal) equipment
- IT networks and infrastructure
- Shelters, solar gear, cameras
- Installation materials, spare parts, and surveys
- Training programmes
- Contractor Logistics Support
- Technical assistance from US Government and contractors
The equipment is designed to create a secure, modern, nationwide communication network supporting military mobility, emergency response, and infrastructure security.
Purpose of the Sale
According to DSCA, the system will:
- Strengthen Iraq’s command-and-control capabilities
- Improve protection of borders, critical energy sites, and civilians
- Support Iraq’s ability to counter terrorism and maintain internal stability
- Advance broader US strategic and security objectives in the region
DSCA emphasized that the sale will not alter the regional military balance, and Iraq is expected to integrate the system without major challenges.
Contractor & Deployment
- L3Harris Technologies will serve as the primary contractor.
- No offset agreement (industrial participation requirement) has been proposed.
- The project will require:
- 2 US Government personnel, and
- 5 L3Harris contractor staff
to remain in Iraq for five years to support programme reviews, upgrades, maintenance, and in-country training.
L3Harris, founded in 2019 after the merger of L3 Technologies and Harris Corporation, is one of the US’s leading defense and communications technology firms.
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