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June 02, 2016

Australia approved for $302 million SM-2 missile deal
Washington (UPI) May 31, 2016
Australia has received State Department approval for acquisition of as many as 80 SM-2 missiles through the U.S. Foreign Military Sales program. The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency, which manages the program, said the possible deal carries a total value of $302 million and would include vertical launch canisters for the SM-2 Block IIIB missiles, contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services. "It is vital to U.S. national interests that Australia develops and m ... read more

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