US approves potential $125 mil. arms sale to S. Korea
WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department on Friday said it had approved the potential sale of AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II tactical missiles and related equipment to South Korea for an estimated $125 million, with RTX Corp as the principal contractor.
The US State Department has approved a potential sale of AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II tactical missiles and related equipment to South Korea. The estimated cost of the sale is $125 million, with RTX Corp as the principal contractor, according to The Korea Times.
The proposed sale includes 103 AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II tactical missiles, 10 guidance units, training aids and devices, and spare parts. The sale is intended to enhance South Korea's air defense capabilities and support the country's role as a major ally in the Indo-Pacific region.
The sale requires congressional notification and review before it can be finalized. According to The Korea Times, the US government says that the proposed sale will support US foreign policy and national security objectives by improving the security of a key ally.
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