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Iraq - AH-64E APACHE LONGBOW Attack Helicopters (US Sale to Iraq)
Defense Security Cooperation Agency ^ | 1/27/2014 | Lorna Jons

Posted on 01/28/2014 9:01:17 AM PST by mojito

WASHINGTON, Jan 27, 2014-The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress today of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq for AH-64E APACHE LONGBOW Attack Helicopters and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $4.8 billion.

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This proposed sale supports the strategic interests of the United States by providing Iraq with a critical capability to protect itself from terrorist and conventional threats, to enhance the protection of key oil infrastructure and platforms, and to reinforce Iraqi sovereignty. This proposed sale of AH-64E APACHE helicopters will support Iraq’s efforts to establish a fleet of multi-mission attack helicopters capable of meeting its requirements for close air support, armed reconnaissance and anti-tank warfare missions.

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TOPICS: Extended News; Foreign Affairs
KEYWORDS: apachelongbow; dod; iran; iraq
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To: Arm_Bears

IMO that IS the larger plan. Our godless leaders are satan’s pawns in this and every other decision they make.


21 posted on 01/28/2014 4:29:15 PM PST by mikec256
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