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Hill Notified of Potential $1.7 Billion Worth Of EA-18G Mod Kits To Australia

Friday, May 25th, 2012

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The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Tuesday it notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Australia of 12 EA-18G modification kits to convert Boeing’s [BA] F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jets to the G configuration. In addition to associated parts, equipment, training and logistical support, the deal has an estimated price tag of $1.7 billion, according to a DSCA statement. Also included in the deal would be 34 AN/ALQ-99F(V) tactical jamming system pods, 22 CN-1717/A Interference Cancellation Systems (INCANS),…

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