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UAE Seeking $428 Million In Blast Fragmentation Warheads, Missiles

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Friday, October 12th, 2007

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is looking to spend upward of $428 million for 300 AGM-114M3 of Blast Fragmentation Warheads and 900 AGM-114L3 Hellfire II Longbow missiles as well as associated equipment and services, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) reported. Additionally, UAE is seeking 200 blast fragmentation sleeve assemblies, containers, spare and repair parts, test and tool sets, personnel training and equipment, publications, U.S. Government and contractor engineering and logistics personnel services, Quality Assurance Team support services, and other…

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