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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 103789
    Reading Time:about 12 minutes

    The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced a proposed arms sale to Greece, involving UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters and related equipment, valued at approximately $1.95 billion. This sale aims to enhance Greece's military capabilities by replacing their current helicopter fleet with more reliable technology, supporting the security objectives of both Greece and the United States. The principal contractor for the deal will be Sikorsky, a part of Lockheed Martin. The equipment and services involved in the sale are cleared for export to Greece and are considered critical to maintaining security and readiness in the region.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. is planning to sell helicopters to Greece to help them have better and safer flying machines for their military, and this will cost about $1.95 billion. The sale is like a big trade deal to keep their countries safe, with the helicopters being made by a company called Sikorsky.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 101576
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced a new arms sales notification to Congress, detailing enhancements to defense technology being sold to Japan. The upgrades include advanced radar, electronic warfare, and communications systems, with a total estimated value increase from the previous notification. These systems will help Japan strengthen its self-defense capabilities and support U.S. foreign policy goals in the Asia-Pacific region. The notification underscores the strategic importance of the U.S.-Japan alliance.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Department of Defense is telling Congress that they plan to help Japan by selling them some high-tech gadgets for defense, like better radar and communication tools, which will make them stronger and support the friendship between the U.S. and Japan.