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Indonesia To Acquire Missiles Worth $25 Million From U.S

  • 12:00 AM, August 23, 2012
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The Indonesian government has requested the U.S for the sale of 18 AGM-65K2 maverick all-up-round missiles, 36 TGM-65K2 captive air training missiles, 3 TGM-65D maintenance training missiles at an estimated cost of $25 million. The Indonesian Air Force (IAF) needs these missiles to train its F-16 pilots in basic air-to-ground weapons employment. The quantities in the proposed sale will support the IAFs existing fleet of 10 F-16s, as well as the 24 F-16s being provided as Excess Defense Articles. The deal also includes supply of spare and repair parts, support equipment, tool and test equipment, personnel training and training equipment, publications and technical data.
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