The Defense Security Cooperation Agency informed Congress today of a possible $155 million foreign military sale to upgrade Egypt's CH-47C Chinook cargo helicopters. Egypt has requested a possible upgrade of six Chinooks to the CH-47D configuration, spare and repair parts, and other services and logistical support, according to a DSCA statement. The estimated cost is $155 million. DSCA said Egypt's armed forces would use the helicopters for troop transport and logistics support. The helicopters could also be deployed in future...
