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WASHINGTON, July 25 (KUNA) -- The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Japan of "AIM-120C-7/8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) and related equipment" for an estimated cost of USD 293 million, the Pentagon announced Monday.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a statement that it delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
The agency added that "this proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a major ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in the Asia-Pacific region".
"The proposed sale will improve Japanآ’s capability to meet current and future threats by defending the Japanese homeland and US personnel stationed there," the agency affirmed. (end)
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