The US Congress is considering a possibility of selling 200 repaired M109A5 Paladin self-propelled howitzers with 155 mm gun, as well as accompanying equipment and services, to Egypt. The total amount of the deal is said to be USD181,000,000.
The Egyptian government requested the US Armed Forces to sell 200 M109A5 Paladin self-propelled howitzers with 155 m gun, communications equipment, spare parts, auxiliary and test equipment, technical documentation, training equipment, and logistic support. This is to be acquired in oder to enhance the combat capabilities of the Egyptian Army.
BAE Systems Land and Armaments is supposed to be the main contractor for repairing the howitzers.
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06.07.2006