Defense secretary assails big carriers
Defense Secretary Harold Brown told the House Armed Services Committee that large Nimitz class nuclear carriers are overly vulnerable and urged a shift toward smaller carriers. He supported a mix of atomic and conventional ships while defending a $120 billion 1978 Pentagon budget and dismissing critics who say the defense push is excessive.
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D-Fla
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R-Calif
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Saudi Maverick missile sale under review by Carter admin
The Carter administration is re examining a 65 Maverick television guided missile sale to Saudi Arabia. Delivery was due to begin in 1978. The review also touches a $14 billion Hawk missile deal with Raytheon and broader weapon sales to Israel and Arab states.
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House
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Dtex
Ford Administration
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Carter launches review of world arms sales policy
President Carter orders an A to Z National Security Council study aimed at reducing global arms traffic. insiders note government opposition and possible personal intervention. the plan targets billion-dollar programs, with Saudi Arabia Iran and Israel among key recipients awaiting decisions amid tensions with contractors and Defense and State departments.
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House panel backs ban on Rhodesia chrome imports
The House International Relations Committee voted to repeal the 1971 Byrd amendment allowing U S chrome imports from Rhodesia The panel aims to end Rhodesian chrome purchases and align policy with the U N embargo The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has approved repeal and Carter aides target signing by March 18 The shift comes as former opponents claim Rhodesian chrome imports are no longer needed
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