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Search Results: keywords:"Republic of Korea"

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 7666
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced an arms sale notification in the Federal Register. The Republic of Korea plans to purchase six T-700 GE 401C or 401D engines along with spare parts and additional support services, totaling an estimated $350 million. This sale aims to bolster the Republic of Korea's defense capabilities without upsetting the current military balance in the region. The proposal requires a team from the U.S. to provide temporary technical and maintenance support in the Republic of Korea.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. is planning to sell some engines to South Korea to help them protect themselves better, and a few people from the U.S. will go there to help set them up, but it won't change who's the strongest in the area.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 7670
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Department of Defense (DoD) plans to sell military equipment to the Republic of Korea, totaling $170.6 million. This includes five BQM-177A Subsonic Sea-Skimming Aerial Targets for use on AEGIS Class Destroyers and additional support elements. The sale is designed to strengthen U.S. ties with South Korea by enhancing their defense capabilities. The equipment will remain under U.S. control and will not change the military balance in the region.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Department of Defense wants to sell special flying robots to South Korea for $170.6 million to help them defend better, but the exact price and details about the tech are not super clear. This is supposed to make friends with South Korea stronger without causing trouble in the neighborhood.