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2002-09-25 International

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Posted by Fred Pruitt 2002-09-25 10:45 am|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Here it is: A transcript of the conversation analyzed by the United States and given to Reuters by a U.S. official cites a Jordanian -- an apparent reference to the reported presence in Ukraine of front companies seeking equipment for Saddam.

"There is a need for a special operation. We were approached by Iraq through our Jordanian intermediary. They want to buy four Kolchuga stations and offer one hundred million dollars right away," Valery Malev, the former arms export chief since killed in a car crash, is quoted as saying.

"What is Kolchuga?" Kuchma asks. "Kolchuga is a passive radar station manufactured by Topaz," Malev replies, referring to the manufacturer in the Ukrainian city of Donetsk.

"Can you sell it without the Jordanian?" Kuchma is quoted as asking. Malev tells Kuchma another Ukrainian company ships its products in crates that could be used to transport the system. He adds: "Then, we will send our people there with forged passports to deploy the system and launch it."

"Just watch that the Jordanian keeps his mouth shut... They can detect the shipment," Kycham is quoted as saying.

"Who is going to detect it? We do not sell a lot there. I mean to Jordan," Malev replies. "OK. Go ahead," says Kuchma.
The Kolchuga is a passive radar system that listens for rf emissions and tracks aircraft and ground targets without giving itself away.

Posted by Steve 2002-09-25 11:08:03|| 2002-09-25 11:08:03|| Front Page Top

#2 Just read my own post and noticed this:Valery Malev, the former arms export chief since killed in a car crash. Car crash, hummm?

Posted by Steve 2002-09-25 11:10:27|| 2002-09-25 11:10:27|| Front Page Top

#3 It's really bad luck to know too much about a dictator's doings. Nice snag on the transcript, Steve!

Posted by Fred 2002-09-25 11:20:31|| 2002-09-25 11:20:31|| Front Page Top

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