US approves $292 million sale of advanced air-to-air missiles to South Korea

The United States has approved the sale of advanced air-to-air missiles to South Korea in a deal worth an estimated $292 million, the US Department of State said Tuesday.

The proposed sale includes 70 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles, as well as two guidance sections.

The package also includes missile containers, control equipment, spare parts, technical support, logistics services and other equipment needed to operate and maintain the weapons system.

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