Friday, November 25, 2011

Britain`s Harrier Fleet Sold To The U.S. Marines For Spare Parts



UK Sells 72 Retired Harrier Jump Jets For $180m To US -- BBC

Britain is selling 72 retired Harrier jump jets to the US in a deal worth about $180m (£116m).

The Harriers, which were retired last year as part of defence cuts, will be used as a source of spare parts for the US Harrier fleet.

Defence Minister Peter Luff said the sale was a good deal for UK taxpayers and would allow Britain to invest in more modern and capable aircraft.

Harriers will be replaced by the Joint Strike Fighter by the decade's end.

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More News On The Sell Of Britain`s Entire Harrier Jump Fleet

UK agrees $180 mln jet sale to U.S., criticises BAE -- Reuters
Redundant Harrier jump-jets sold to US marines for spares -- The Guardian
Britain sells its Harrier jets to US as spares -- The International News
US buys entire Harrier fleet for £110m -- British Forces News
UK Harrier fleet sold as £115 million worth of spare parts -- Flight Global
Harriers sold to the US for £110m -- Defence Management

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