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State Department Approves Potential $1.38 Billion E-2D Aircraft Deal With Japan

By Matthew Beinart

Tuesday, March 7th, 2023

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State Department Approves Potential $1.38 Billion E-2D Aircraft Deal With Japan

E-2D Advanced Hawkeye (U.S. Navy)

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