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October 01, 2014

UAE asks U.S. for $900M rocket artillery deal
Washington (UPI) Sep 30, 2014
The United Arab Emirates is requesting artillery rocket systems from the United States as it continues to strengthen its ground forces. The request for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, or HIMARS, was made through the U.S. Foreign Military Sales program and is worth an estimated $900 million. The UAE had earlier requested more than 4,500 refurbished Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles through the FMS program at a cost of $2.5 billion. "The HIMARS will improve the UAE's ... read more

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