U.S.-Turkey copter deal flies despite human rights
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Turkey has agreed to buy the American company Bell Helicopter Textron's AH-1Z KingCobra in a deal worth in excess of $4 billion. The United States welcomed the deal for a possible 145 attack helicopters, although some felt Turkey had not complied with human rights standards.
Publication Name: Arms Control Today
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0196-125X
Year: 2000
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GAO faults missile defense satellite program
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The GAO report was pessimistic that a key component of missile defense, the Space-Based Infrared System-low satellite system, is technologically feasible within the anticipated time and costs of deployment.
Publication Name: Arms Control Today
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0196-125X
Year: 2001
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U.S.-Turkey copter deal flies despite human rights
Article Abstract:
Despite bipartisan opposition in Congress, Turkey will buy up to 145 of the latest AH-1Z KingCobra attack helicopters. The deal is worth more than $4 billion to Bell Helicopter Textron.
Publication Name: Arms Control Today
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0196-125X
Year: 2000
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