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State Department Approves $98.4 Million Missile And Torpedo Deal With Mexico

By Matthew Beinart

Friday, January 5th, 2018

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State Department Approves $98.4 Million Missile And Torpedo Deal With Mexico

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The State Department has approved a possible $98.4 million deal with Mexico for six RGM-84L Harpoon Block II surface launched missiles, 23 Block II Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) tactical missiles and six MK 54 Mod 0 lightweight torpedoes.The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress on Friday of the foreign military sale (FMS).“Mexico has been a strong partner in combating organized crime and drug trafficking organizations. The sale of these ship-based systems to Mexico will significantly increase and strengthen its…

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