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Qatar Request $124 Million In Mk-V Fast Patrol Boats

Qatar Request $124 Million In Mk-V Fast Patrol Boats
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The State Department approved a possible $124 million Foreign Military Sales (FMS) request to Qatar for Mk-V Fast Patrol Boats, equipment, training, and support.The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of the potential sale on Aug. 19.The sale would include major defense equipment (MDE) of eight M2HB .50 Caliber machine guns. Non-MDE in the sale includes an unnamed number of Mk-V Fast Patrol Boats, Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) Systems, MLG 27mm Gun Systems, 27mm ammunition, 27mm target practice ammunition,…

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