; The Government of Greece has requested a possible sale of four AH-64A APACHE attack helicopters, spare and repair parts, support equipment, M130 chaff dispenser, Integrated Helmet and Display Sight System, publications, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor engineering and technical services, Quality Assurance Team (QAT), and other related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost is $111 million. ; This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by improving the military capabilities of Greece and furthering NATO rationalization, standardization and interoperability. ; This proposed sale will enable Greece to upgrade its anti-armor day/night missile capability, provide for the defense of vital installations and provide close air support for the military ground forces. The helicopters will be provided in accordance with, and subject to the limitation on use and transfer provided under the Arms Export Control Act, as embodied in the terms of sale. This sale will not adversely affect either the military balance in the region or U.S. efforts to encourage a negotiated settlement of the Cyprus question. Greece, which already has 20 AH-64A APACHE attack helicopters in its inventory, will have no difficulty absorbing these additional helicopters. ; The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not affect the basic military balance in the region. ; The principal contractors will be McDonnel Douglas Helicopter Systems, Mesa, Ariz.; Lockheed-Martin Electronics and Missiles Group, Orlando, Fla.; and General Electric, Lynn, Mass. One or more proposed offset agreements may be related to this proposed sale. ; Implementation of this proposed sale will require the assignment in country of four U.S. Government Quality Assurance Team personnel for a period up to two weeks. ; There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.
