Afghan warlords 'sting' US for missiles

The US has paid over the odds to buy back several Stinger missiles they gave to Afghan warlords years ago.

Afghan warlords 'sting' US for missiles
Fri, 04 Jan, 2002 - 16:28

The US has paid over the odds to buy back several Stinger missiles they gave to Afghan warlords years ago.

The Dallas Morning News today said defence officials have bought five of the anti-aircraft missiles for more €167,600 each - four times the US manufacturer’s price.

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