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WASHINGTON, Oct 11 (KUNA) -- The US State Department on Friday has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Tunisia for 12 T-6C Texan trainer aircraft and related equipment and support for an estimated cost of USD 234 million.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a statement that it delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on Thursday.
The Agency affirmed that this proposed sale "will support the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the defense capabilities and capacity of a major non-NATO ally, which is an important force for political stability and economic progress in North Africa.
"This potential sale will provide additional opportunities for bilateral engagements and further strengthen the bilateral relationship between the United States and Tunisia," it added. (end)
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