Author: Elodie Collins|| Date Published: November 20, 2024
The South Korean government has secured approval from the U.S. Department of State to purchase F-15K aircraft upgrade and logistics support for an estimated cost of $6.2 billion.
Seoul has requested the purchase of 96 Advanced Display Core Processor II mission system computers, 70 AN/APG-82(v)1 Active Electronically Scanned Arrays radars, 70 AN/ALQ-250 Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System electronic warfare suites, and 70 AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning Systems. The East Asian nation will use the components to upgrade its fleet of F-15K Slam Eagle fighter aircraft.
In addition, the South Korean government requires modifications and maintenance support, personnel training, aerial refueling, aircraft ferry and transportation, engineering, technical, and logistics services.
According to the DCSA, the potential sale will not alter the basic military balance in the region and will not affect the United States’ defense readiness. Instead, the transaction will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the U.S. by strengthening a major ally in the Indo-Pacific.
In March, the State Department also authorized the potential $350 million FMS of six engines for MH-60R multi-mission helicopters to South Korea.
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