US approves potential sale to Korea of AIM-9X air-to-air missiles
WASHINGTON — The U.S. government has authorized a potential sale to Korea of AIM-9X air-to-air missiles and related equipment, the State Department said Friday, noting that the proposed sale will help enhance the Asian ally's air defense capabilities. The department announced its decision on the potential government-to-government Foreign Military Sale (FMS), which is estimated to cost $125…
The U.S. government has granted permission for a potential sale to South Korea of AIM-9X air-to-air missiles and associated equipment, the State Department announced on Friday. This proposed Foreign Military Sale (FMS) is valued at approximately $125 million. The sale, which requires congressional notification and review, aims to bolster South Korea's air defense capabilities.
The deal involves the purchase of 103 AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II tactical missiles, 10 guidance units, and other non-major defense items such as training aids, spare parts, and devices. The State Department emphasized that this sale will aid in enhancing U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives by strengthening a key ally in the Indo-Pacific region, a crucial force for political stability and economic growth.
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