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Kuwait Seeking PAC-3 Missiles, Upgrades

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Thursday, December 6th, 2007

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Kuwait has requested a possible $1.36 billion sale of 80 PAC-3 missiles, PAC-2 missile upgrades to GEM (Guidance Enhanced Missile)-T, and Patriot ground support equipment upgrades as well as associated equipment and services, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) reported. Along with the PAC-3 missiles, Kuwait is looking to buy Patriot GEM-T Modification Kits to upgrade 60 PAC-2 missiles, six Patriot System Configuration 3 Modification kits to upgrade Patriot Radars to Patriot Radar Enhancement Phase III (REP III), communication support…

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