WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Egypt plans to replace its aging air defense radars
with new systems from the United States.U.S. officials said Egypt has requested new systems to replace the
Trackstar radar. The new systems are meant to support Egypt's Chaparral
light surface-to-air missile fire units.Egypt seeks to purchase the AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel radar from the United
States in a proposed $44 million sale. The Bush administration has approved
the Egyptian request.The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress that
Washington intends to sell 12 AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel radar systems. The sale
would also include 12 AN/VRC-92E Sincgars radio sets, generators and spare
parts.
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