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Taiwan To Spend $939 Million On Patriot Upgrades

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Friday, November 16th, 2007

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Taiwan is looking to buy Patriot Configuration 2 ground systems upgrade as well as associated equipment and services, potentially worth $939 million, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) reported this week. Taiwan is seeking to upgrade and refurbish its 3 existing Patriot fire units to the latest Army configuration 3 ground support equipment. Major Defense Equipment (MDE) includes: 36 AN/VRC-88E SINCGARS EXP Vehicle Short Range Radio Systems; 32 AN/VRC-90E SINCGARS EXP Vehicle Long Range Radio Systems; 4 AN/VRC-91E SINCGARS EXP…

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