US State Department OKs possible sale to Iraq of logistical services for vehicle scanning systems

By Diyar Guldogan

WASHINGTON (AA) - The US State Department approved the possible sale of logistical services for VACIS XPL passenger vehicle scanning systems to Iraq, the Pentagon said Thursday.

The estimated cost is $90 million, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a statement.

"The proposed sale will improve Iraq’s capability to meet current and future threats by providing continuation of CLS for these scanning systems, enabling border forces to detect the inflow of weapons; chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) agents; narcotics; and other forms of contraband at Iraq’s borders," it said.

The principal contractor will be Leidos, located in the state of Virginia.

The agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of the possible sale Thursday.