Kuwait asks U.S. for follow-on support WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 (UPI) -- Kuwait has asked the United States for follow-on contractor engineering, technical and maintenance services for its fleet of F/A-18 C/D aircraft. The services - plus supply of associated parts and logistical support - would come under a Foreign Military Sales deal worth an estimated $150 million, The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a notification to Congress. "The proposed sale of support services will enable the Kuwait Air Force to ensure the reliability and performance of its F/A-18 C/D aircraft," the agency said. The proposed sale of support and services will not alter the basic military balance in the region. USDSCA said that if the deal were approved by Congress, principal contractors would be Kay and Associates Incorporated; Boeing; Industrial Acoustics Corporation in Winchester, England; and General Electric. U.S. government and contractor representatives would be required in Kuwait for three years under the deal. The number of representatives would number 275, the agency said.