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State Dept. Approves Military Sales to Egypt, Australia

The State Department recently approved three potential military sales worth more than $550 million combined, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said.

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One sale to Egypt includes $200 million worth of “Light Tactical Vehicle Chassis and Fleet Build” and related equipment, and the principal contractor will be AM General. The other features $129 million worth of “28-Meter Patrol Craft Kits” and related equipment, and the principal contractor will be Swiftships.

The agency also approved a $250 million military sale to Australia for “General Tomahawk Weapons System Support Services Uplift” and related equipment. The principal contractors haven’t been determined.