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December 15, 2014

Japan asks U.S. for AMRAAM sales deal
Washington (UPI) Dec 15, 2014
Japan has asked the United States for medium-range air-to-air missiles and associated equipment through the U.S. Foreign Military Sales program, The Defense Security Cooperation Agency, which oversees FMS sales, notified Congress of the potential deal which is worth an estimated $33 million. "The Government of Japan requires these missiles for national defense, regional security, inventory modernization, and U.S. interoperability," the agency said. "This sale will enhance the Japan Air S ... read more

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