18.02.2005, 20:17
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WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The United States has approved missile support for Greece and Turkey.
The Defense Department has launched a project to provide support for the Evolved Seasparrow missile for Greece and Turkey. Officials said the project was part of an effort to aid NATO members with the missile.
The Pentagon has awarded a $7.2 million contract to Raytheon for support of the production of the Evolved Seasparrow missiles, or ESSM. Under the contract, Greece and Turkey would receive two percent each of the project.
The United States has led a project to upgrade the RIM-7 Seasparrow missiles. ESSM was meant to intercept anti-ship missiles.