Treaty with U.S. to ease arms deals
From Times Wire Reports
Britain and the United States signed a treaty to cut red tape on arms deals and improve compatibility of military equipment.
The agreement was approved by President Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair during a videoconference call on the day Blair held his last Cabinet meeting, less than a week before he leaves office.
The treaty, subject to approval by the U.S. Senate, would allow the nations’ armed forces to more easily share technology, information and expertise, Blair’s office said.
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