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Friday, August 10, 2007

US Congress notified of possible sale of missiles

The Pentagon said on Wednesday it had notified the US Congress of the possible sale of 60 Harpoon Block II anti-ship cruise missiles to Taiwan.

The proposed deal was valued at an estimated US$125 million, the Defense Security and Cooperation Agency said.

"The proposed sale will help improve the security of the recipient and assist in maintaining political stability, military balance and economic security in the region," the agency said in a press statement.

It said the proposed sale would improve Taiwan's security and help maintain political stability, military balance and economic security in the region.

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