Pentagon proposes $1.9 bln Lockheed sale to Israel
WASHINGTON, Aug 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. Defense Department has notified Congress about a possible sale to Israel of $1.9 billion of Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT.N) C-130J-30 transport aircraft and related equipment.
The Pentagon's Defense Security Cooperation Agency, which oversees foreign arms sales, said in a notice posted on its website that Israel had asked to buy 9 of the Lockheed cargo planes, plus 6 spare engines built by Britain's Rolls-Royce (RR.L), 9 missile warning systems, advanced radars, radios and other communications equipment.
U.S. lawmakers now have 30 days to block the sale, although such action is rare. (Reporting by Andrea Shalal-Esa; Editing by Tim Dobbyn)
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