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US poised to sell Iraq $2 bn in military equipment

The Pentagon has informed the US Congress of a possible sale of $2 billion worth of military equipment to Iraq, officials said Friday. Lawmakers, notified Thursday, have 30 days to raise any objections to the plan, which consists of three contracts. The first includes 12 Bell 412 EP helicopters and associated equipment, parts, training and […]

Agence France-Presse reports:

The Pentagon has informed the US Congress of a possible sale of $2 billion worth of military equipment to Iraq, officials said Friday.

Lawmakers, notified Thursday, have 30 days to raise any objections to the plan, which consists of three contracts.

The first includes 12 Bell 412 EP helicopters and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support totalling an estimated $300 million.