U.S. Approves $1.5 Billion Sale of Boeing CH-47 Chinook Heavy Helicopters to South Korea

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) this week approved the sale of CH-47 Chinook helicopters to South Korea.

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The agency says the Chinook sales will improve South Korea's ability to counter current and future threats. The deal has been approved by the U.S. State Department, and the DSCA has already notified Congress.

The contract value is $1.5 billion and includes the sale of 18 Boeing CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift military transport helicopters and related equipment.

Source: The Defense Post

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