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Tuesday, February 23, 2010

France To Purchase 260 Javelin Missiles From U.S.

FGM-148 JavelinFrench Defense Minister Hervé Morin said Feb. 22 the ministerial investment committee has decided to buy a batch of 260 Javelin missiles and 76 launchers from the U.S. government through the Foreign Military Sales program for around $70 million.

The announcement ends a period of intense competition between Rafael of Israel and the U.S. authorities to supply France with a relatively small batch of missiles, but one which is expected to prepare the way for a larger acquisition in the medium term.

The number of missiles to be bought is smaller than the 380 previously identified by Army Chief of Staff Gen. Elrick Irastorza.

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