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Morocco Requests $157 Million In TOW Missiles And Launchers

Wednesday, November 18th, 2015

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Morocco Requests $157 Million In TOW Missiles And Launchers

TOW Weapon System Photo: Raytheon

The State Department approved a possible $157 million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) request to Morocco for TOW 2A, Radio Frequency (RF) Missiles (BGM-71E-4B-RF), M220A2 TOW Launchers and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support.The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of the potential sale on Nov. 17.The requested FMS would include major defense equipment (MDE) of 600 TOW 2A, Radio Frequency (RF) Missiles (BGM-71E-4B-RF); seven TOW 2A, Radio Frequency (RF) Missile (BGM-71E-4B-RF) Fly-to-Buy Lot Acceptance Missiles; and 300 M220A2…

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