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Kuwait arms race looms as tiny state plans modern force
Kuwait, a small oil-rich nation about the size of Connecticut, eyes a modern fighting force costing about 1.2 billion dinars. The plan aims to deter neighbors Iran Saudi Arabia and Iraq while major powers US Britain and France court arms deals including F4 Phantom jets Mirage fighters and Hawk missiles. Emiri officials cite defensive goals and a desire to avoid fueling regional conflict.
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