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Oman Air Force Seeks AIM-9X Sidewinder Missiles

June 26, 2012June 26, 2012 Peter Mulvany

Oman is seeking to purchase 55 AIM-9X block II Sidewinder missiles, 36 AIM-9X block II Sidewinder captive air training missiles and 6 AIM-9X block II tactical guidance units, says the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The $86 million arms deal Read more

Kuwait Seeks U.S. Sidewinder missiles

February 29, 2012February 29, 2012 Peter Mulvany

The Kuwaiti government has requested the purchase of 80 “AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder Block II All-Up-Round Missiles” for $105 million, says the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The package also includes associated equipment, spare & repair parts, personnel training, technical assistance and Read more