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Qatar Requests $20 Million In Javelin Missiles

Thursday, May 26th, 2016

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The State Department approved a possible $20 million Foreign Military Sales (FMS) request to Qatar for Javelin guided missiles and associated equipment, training, and support.The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of the potential sale on May 24.The possible sale includes 50 Javelin guided missiles (Category I), and 10 Command Launch Units (CLU) with Integrated Day/Thermal Sight (Category III Sensitive) with container. Other equipment comprises 10 Javelin missile simulation rounds, one Enhanced Basic Skills Trainer (EPBST), and 12 Battery,…

Congress

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Unmanned Systems

CBO Says Upfront Costs To Protect Military Installations From Drones Between $1 Million And $74 Million

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