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Updated November 2008
Missile Chronology
2008
This annotated chronology is based on the data sources that follow each entry. Public sources often provide conflicting information on classified military programs. In some cases we are unable to resolve these discrepancies, in others we have deliberately refrained from doing so to highlight the potential influence of false or misleading information as it appeared over time. In many cases, we are unable to independently verify claims. Hence in reviewing this chronology, readers should take into account the credibility of the sources employed here.
Inclusion in this chronology does not necessarily indicate that a particular development is of direct or indirect proliferation significance. Some entries provide international or domestic context for technological development and national policymaking. Moreover, some entries may refer to developments with positive consequences for nonproliferation.
9 July 2008
Egypt announces that it is in final talks with U.S. company Raytheon for the acquisition of a number of SeaRAM systems for its new Ambassador 3 class fast missile vessels. The SeaRAM system is a surface-to-air missile used by naval forces to defend against anti-ship cruise missiles.
— Huw Williams, "Egypt Prepares for SeaRAM Acquisition," Jane’s International Defense Review, 9 July 2008; "RAM Missile Systems: Contracts & Events," Defense Industry Daily, 12 June 2008.
8 September 2008
The United States Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announces the possible sale to Egypt of 6,900 TOW 2A anti-armor guided missiles, with an estimated value of $319 million. In addition, Egypt has requested 218 fly-to-buy missiles. According to the DSCA, Raytheon will be the primary contractor.
— Keri Wagstaff-Smith. "U.S. DSCA Notifies Congress of Military Equipment Sale to Egypt," Jane’s Intelligence Review, 10 September 2008; "Egypt-TOW 2A Anti-Armor Guided Missiles," Defense Security Cooperation Agency Press Release, 9 September 2008.
This
material is produced independently for NTI by the James Martin Center for
Nonproliferation Studies at the Monterey Institute of International Studies and
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verified by NTI or its directors, officers, employees, agents. Copyright © 2008
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