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Iraq Spending $1.5 Billion For Six C-130J-30s, Equipment And Services

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Friday, August 1st, 2008

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Iraq is looking to spend upward of $1.5 billion for six C-130J-30 aircraft as well as associated equipment and services, according to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA). Along with the six C-130J-30s Iraq has requested, 24 Rolls-Royce AE 2100D3 engines, four Rolls-Royce AE 2100D3 spare engines, six AAR-47 Missile Warning Systems, two spare AAR-47 Missile Warning Systems, six AN/ALE-47 Countermeasures Dispensing Systems, and two spare AN/ALE-47 Countermeasures Dispensing Systems are part of the deal. Also included are spare and…

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