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Reference code
COOPER, F 2/1/11
Title
Briefing notes on US protectionism and the defence industry, 1983
Date(s)
- 1983 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
10pp
Scope and content
Briefing notes regarding American protectionism and its negative effect on defence equipment cooperation. Includes analysis of specific cases: the rejection of the UK-produced Martin Baker ejection seat, the Berry amendment to the US Constitution stating that speciality metals for American equipment must be purchased from within the United States, and the exclusion of UK company Fairey Allday Marine from a competition for a contract to supply combat support boats. 10pp.
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Existence and location of originals
The originals of the copy photographs of the Falklands War (Cooper 15/1/2) are held at the Imperial War Museum.