“The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Bahrain for F-16 follow-on support and associated equipment, parts and logistics for an estimated cost of $150 million,” the press release read.
Under the deal, Bahrain will receive support, communications and training equipment, ammunition, spare and repair parts, as well as technical, logistics, and engineering support services, according to the agency.
“The proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping improve the security of a Major Non-North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Ally, which has been and continues to be a key security partner in the region,” the release concluded.
The agency added the potential sale would not impact US defense readiness.
The Royal Bahrain Air Force has bought a total of 22 F-16 jets through two military sales programs in 1990 and 2000.
