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UAE Requests $900 Million In HIMARS Launchers, Support

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Wednesday, October 1st, 2014

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UAE Requests $900 Million In HIMARS Launchers, Support

HIMARS Photo: Lockheed Martin.

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency Sept. 29 notified Congress of a potential $900 million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) launchers and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support. Lockheed Martin [LMT] would be the principal contractor if Congress approves the deal. The UAE requested a possible sale of 12 HIMARS launchers; 100 M57 Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) T2K (Block IA Unitary) Rockets; and 65 M31A1 Guided Multiple…

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