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Israel Spending $190 Million For 25 T-6A Trainer Aircraft

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Friday, June 13th, 2008

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Israel has requested the sale of 25 T-6A Texan aircraft as well as associated equipment and services, according to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA). The total value of the sale, if all options are exercised, could be as high as $190 million, DSCA said. Prime contractors are: Hawker Beechcraft Corp., Pratt & Whitney [UTX], Martin Baker, Hartzel Propeller, Canadian Marconi, and L-3 [LLL] Vertex, DSCA said. In addition to the 25 T-6A Texan aircraft, Israel is seeking Global Positioning…

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