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South Korea F-35

US State Department approves South Korea to buy 25 more F-35A jets

The potential deal is estimated to be worth more than $5 billion.

19 months ago

US State Department approves JASSM-ER missile sale to Japan

Japan plans to upgrade 68 of its Mitsubishi-built F-15J Eagle interceptors with new radars, mission computers and a standoff land-attack capability.

19 months ago

South Korea clears multibillion-dollar buy of more F-35s, SM-6 missile

South Korea’s Defense Ministry also confirmed it still wants to develop an aircraft carrier.

Singapore to buy eight more F-35B jets

Singapore's defense minister says the decision came after a “full evaluation” of the F-35, which followed increased access to the aircraft program.

Japan seeks to increase defense spending to 2% of GDP

Meanwhile, Boeing announced Japan has awarded it a contract for two further KC-46A tankers, bringing its fleet to six.

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