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3 Military Tankers Ordered From Lockheed

June 01 2010

Kuwait

Kuwait has ordered KC-130J military tankers from the United States through the U.S. Foreign Military Sales program, reports Lockheed Martin, builder of the aircraft.

The US$245 million contract covers three aircraft, which will provide aerial refueling for Kuwait's F/A-18 fighters and augment its airlift capabilities.

The KC-130Js are also expected to conduct air mobility, disaster relief and humanitarian missions worldwide on behalf of Kuwait.

The first tanker is scheduled...

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