U.S. To Sell Iraq $1 Billion Worth Of Patrol Boats

From World Tribune:

The Iraq Navy has requested patrol vessels from the United States.

The Bush administration has approved an Iraqi request for 20 coastal patrol boats and three offshore support vessels. Officials said the vessels would be deployed by the Iraq Navy as part of maritime patrol missions in the northern Gulf.

"The sale of these patrol boats and support vessels will enhance the ability of the Iraqi naval forces to sustain themselves in their efforts to bring stability to their country, prevent overflow of unrest into neighboring countries, and protect their maritime oil platforms and territorial waters," the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said on Dec. 10.

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