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Thursday, September 17, 2009

Morocco wins U.S. nod for F-16 weapons

F-16 Fighting FalconMorocco has won a U.S. congressional approval for F-16 fighter aircraft equipment and weapons.

The estimated $187 million planned purchase is part of a $2.4 billion deal signed last year, allowing Morocco to join the F-16 multi-role fighter program, ordering 24 F-16 Block 52(plus) fighters.

Under the latest agreement presented to Congress by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, the government of Morocco seeks support equipment and weaponry for the F-16C/D Block 50/52.

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