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| Jordan Hails US Approval of Missiles Deal |
| 2004-11-26 |
| Abdul Jalil Mustafa, Arab News The Jordanian government yesterday welcomed the reported US Defense Department's decision to sell Amman anti-aircraft missiles to Jordan despite opposition by Israel. "We highly appreciate the US administration's approval of the deal and we believe that we have the right to possess the suitable defense system," Culture Minister and official government spokesperson Asma Khader said. The Pentagon's Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Wednesday that it had notified Congress about the proposed $39 million advanced medium range air-to-air missiles deal. "The proposed sale will enhance the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a key regional partner who has proven to be a vital force for political stability and peace in the Middle East," the agency said. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #1 Jordan has the only pilots in the Mideast, other than Israel, that could make use of AMRAAMs. Fortunately the Jordanians are rational enough to not contemplate trying to use them against Israel. However, that said, there is no shortage of miscreants in the neighborhood whose air forces could provide suitable targets for Jordanian AMRAAMs. |
| Posted by: RWV 2004-11-26 6:23:04 PM |