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Egypt Requests Continued Frigate Technical Support

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Thursday, July 8th, 2010

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The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress July 1 of a possible $210 million Foreign Military Sale to Egypt for the continuation of technical services in support of four Oliver Hazard Perry (FFG-7) and two Knox-class (FF-1052) frigates and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support. The prime contractor would be VSE Global in Alexandria, Va. The technical services would include, but is not limited to, refurbishment and upgrading facilities, engineering change proposals, tools and test equipment, software upgrades, engine…

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