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US Greenlights $5 Billion Sale of F-35s to South Korea

  • The United States has approved the sale of F-35 fighter jets to South Korea, worth $5 billion. This sale is aimed at strengthening South Korea's military capabilities in the face of escalating tensions with North Korea.
  • The F-35 is a top-of-the-line stealth fighter jet developed and manufactured by Lockheed Martin. The sale includes 25 aircraft, as well as engines and related equipment. The State Department has assured that this sale will not disrupt the military balance in the region.
  • South Korea plans to use the F-35 fleet to deter and counter threats from North Korea. The aircraft will be stationed at an existing airbase and will play a crucial role in enhancing South Korea's defense capabilities.
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USA godkänner en försäljning värd 5 miljarder dollar, motsvarande drygt 55 miljarder kronor, av F-35-flygplan till Sydkorea. Utrikesdepartementet meddelade kongressen på onsdagen om att det gett grönt ljus till försäljningen av 25 stridsflygplan. Enligt departementet kommer försäljningen ”förbättra Sydkoreas förmåga att möta nuvarande och framti...

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Forbes broke the news in United States on Wednesday, September 13, 2023.
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