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Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Congress notified on possible missile sale

FGM-148 JavelinA possible U.S. Foreign Military Sale of Javelin missiles to the United Arab Emirates has been reported by the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency.

The agency, in its required notification to Congress, said the package deal to the United Arab Emirates is worth $60 million.

"The proposed sale of these missiles will provide the United Arab Emirates with a medium-range, man-portable, shoulder-launched, fire-and-forget anti-armor weapon system," it said. "The proposed sale will enhance (the Emirates') existing anti-tank capability to meet current and future threats."

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