Deal Hellfire missiles to Iraq worth 82 million dollars
Deal Hellfire missiles to Iraq worth 82 million dollars
Saturday, January 25th, 2014 18:30
BAGHDAD / translation Baghdadi News / .. told the agency Defense Security Cooperation U.S. Congress about the possibility of conducting the sale foreign military in Iraq is a missile Hellfire and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support at an estimated cost of up to 82 million dollars, according to sentiments, Saturday, site Agency.
The Iraqi government requested the sale of 500 rocket missiles AGM-114K / R Hellfire and Sarich Hellfire modified sleeves blast fragmentation and installation kits, containers and transport and spare parts, repair and support equipment and the training of professionals, publications and technical documentation and logistic support services.
This transaction will contribute to the foreign policy of the U.S. national security by helping to improve the security of a strategic partner such as Iraq and directly supports the Iraqi government and serves the interests of the Iraqi people and the United States in the fight against terrorism.
The main contractor for this deal is Lockheed Martin also asked the U.S. to sell at the moment does not need more representatives and additional contractors in Iraq. There will not be any negative impact on U.S. defense readiness as this transaction as it will not disturb the basic military balance in the region. Finished / 21 GS
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