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State Department Approves $75 Million Radar Upgrade Deal With U.K.

Walt Evans

Thursday, September 20th, 2018

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State Department Approves $75 Million Radar Upgrade Deal With U.K.

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The State Department has approved a possible $75 million deal with the U.K. for Phalanx Baseline 2 Radar Upgrade Kits.The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of the potential foreign military sale on Sept. 19.The U.K. has requested 50 MK 15 Phalanx Close-in Weapon System (CIWS) Block IB Baseline 2 Upgrade Kits for close-in ship self-defense against air and surface threats onboard the country’s naval combatants and auxiliaries.Under the deal, the U.K. would also receive support equipment, test equipment,…

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