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State Department Approves $113 Million Air-To-Air Missile Deal With Japan

By Matthew Beinart

Friday, October 6th, 2017

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The State Department has approved a possible $113 million deal with Japan for the sale of 56 advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles (AMRAAMs). The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress on Oct. 4 of the foreign military sale, which includes Raytheon [RTN] AIM-120C-7 AMRAAMs, as well as containers, support equipment, logistical services and repair support.“This sale will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a major non-NATO ally that continues to…

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