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Obama approves sale of weapons to Taiwan

Washington, USA - F-16 aircraft excluded from the package

Rumors revealed that Obama's administration would have approved the arms package to Taiwan for an agreement worth 4.2 billion dollars, but the contract is to exclude the 66 F-16 fighter planes that have been requested by the island for a long time; the contract should still ensure the maintenance of those already available to the Asian country. A spokesman for Taiwan government refused to comment on...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1133884
Rome, Italy, 09/16/2011 12:00
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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