U.S. INTENDS TO SELL HARM MISSILE TO EGYPT

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- The Bush administration plans to sell an advanced
anti-radar missile to Egypt.

The administration, in a move first reported by the Washington-based Defense
News, has informed key members of the House and Senate that the United
States plans to export the AGM-88 High-speed Anti-Radiation Missile to
Egypt. This would mark the first sale of the HARM to an Arab state.

"There is a rush by the administration to help Arab allies of the United
States," an official said. "The feeling is that helping Egypt, Jordan and
other Arab allies could help the situation in Iraq."

The administration has prepared a list of new weapons meant for export to
Egypt. They include the AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile, or
AMRAAM, as well as the Joint Direct Attack Munition and the KC-135 air
tanker.
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