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UAE Requests $335 Million For AN/AAQ 24(V) Directional Infrared Countermeasures (DIRCM) Systems

Wednesday, July 29th, 2015

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The State Department approved a possible $335 million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) request to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for AN/AAQ 24(V) Directional Infrared Countermeasures (DIRCM) systems and associated equipment, parts and logistical support.The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of the potential sale on July 28.The primary contractors would be Boeing [BA] and Northrop Grumman [NOC]. There are no known offset agreements in connection with the possible sale.The requested FMS would include four AN/AAQ 24(V) DIRCM systems for…

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