On Monday, the US announced that it has approved the sale of up to 36 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters and associated equipment to South Korea for $3.5 billion.
On Monday, the US revealed that it had approved a $3.5 billion deal to sell up to 36 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters and associated hardware, including missiles, to South Korea.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said in a statement that “the proposed sale will improve the Republic of Korea’s capability to meet current and future threats by providing a credible force capable of deterring adversaries and participating in regional operations.”
Using the phrase used by US foreign policy to refer to the Asia Pacific area, the sale will enhance “the security of a major ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in the Indo-Pacific region,” the statement stated.
The DSCA sent Congress the necessary notice on Monday, and the State Department authorized the potential sale of the helicopters to South Korea. Congress must still approve the deal.
According to the DSCA, Boeing and Lockheed Martin will be the deal’s major contractors.
The declaration was made concurrently with the start of significant yearly joint military training between Seoul and Washington, with the latest exercises targeted at controlling the nuclear-armed North.
The Ulchi Freedom Shield drill, which involves hundreds of military troops, will continue until August 29.
