US approves $42 million missile sale to Bahrain

by mahmood on 22/07/06 at 8:47 am

The Pentagon on Friday said it had approved the sale to Bahrain of 180 Javelin missiles built by a joint venture of Lockheed Martin Corp. and Raytheon Co. in a deal valued at up to $42 million.

Bahrain asked to buy the missiles, 60 command launch units, simulator and other equipment as part of an ongoing effort to modernize its armed forces, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a mandatory notice to Congress.

Lawmakers have 30 days to block the sale, although such action is rare.

DSCA said the Javelin missiles would provide Bahrain’s land forces with a credible anti-armor defense, and help improve the ability of U.S. and Bahraini forces to fight together.
Reuters :: 21 July, ‘06

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One Response to “US approves $42 million missile sale to Bahrain”

  1. Mahmood’s Den · The US’ Culpability in the Lebanese War

    Jul 22nd, 2006

    [...] And in other news, US approves $42 million missile sale to Bahrain, we can use those in the forthcoming falconry and hunting season I guess! [...]

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