US Clears $271M F-35 Munition Sale to South Korea

December 6, 2023

The Defense Post

South Korea has been cleared to procure US-made precision weapons to integrate into its fleet of F-35A Lightning II aircraft.

According to a US State Department announcement, Seoul has requested 39 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and other munitions for $271 million.

It also signified its intent to purchase two AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM Guidance Sections, 88 KMU-556 Tail Kits, and 86 Mk-84 General Purpose bombs for attacking hardened targets such as bunkers.

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