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Possible delivery from United States of AGM-114K3A or AGM-114R3 HELLFIRE missile to Qatar 1707123.
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Possible
delivery from United States of AGM-114K3A or AGM-114R3 HELLFIRE missile
to Qatar. |
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The
United States Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress July
10 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Qatar for
700 AGM-114K3A or AGM-114R3 HELLFIRE tactical missiles and associated
equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost
of $137 million. |
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 An Iraqi air force pilot inspects an AGM-114 Hellfire missile which is loaded onto an AC-208 Cessna Caravan aircraft. |
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The
Government of Qatar has requested a possible sale of 700 AGM-114K3A or
AGM-114R3 HELLFIRE tactical missiles, 25 training missiles, containers,
spare and repair parts, support and test equipment, publications and technical
data, personnel and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor
logistics, engineering and technical support, and other related elements
of program support. The estimated cost is $137 million. This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a friendly country that has been, and continues to be an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East. Qatar intends to use these missiles to counter current and future threats. This proposed sale will contributeto Qatar’s military goal of updating its Anti-Surface Warfare capability while further enhancing its interoperabilitywith the U.S. and other allies. This capability will serve to deter potential attacks againststrategic targets acrossQatar, to include infrastructure and resources vital to the security of the U.S. The proposed sale of this weapon system will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The prime contractor is Lockheed Martin Corporation in Orlando, Florida and Troy, Alabama. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Qatar. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. This notice of a potential sale is required by law and does not mean the sale has been concluded. |
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