U.S. Will Sell Aircraft Spare Parts Worth 350 Million Dollars to South Korea
;The Department of Defense announced today the possible sale to the Government of the Republic of Korea of spare parts under a Cooperative Logistics Supply Support Agreement (CLSSA) requisition case (FMSO II) for the support of F-4D/E, RF-4C, F-5A/B/E/F, RF-5A, A/T-37, T-38, F-16C/D, and C-130H aircraft; AN/FPS-117 and AN/FRN-45 radar systems; and AIM-7, AIM-9 and AIM-120 missile components. These items are of U.S. origin and are being operated by the Republic of Korea. The estimated cost is $350 million. ;This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a friendly country which has been and continues to be an important force for political stability and economic progress in Northeast Asia. ;The Republic of Korea needs these additional spare parts to maintain the aircraft, radar, and missile systems previously procured from the United States in a mission capable status. ;The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not affect the basic military balance in the region. ;Procurement of these items of support will be from the many contractors providing similar items to the U.S. armed forces. There are no offset agreements proposed to be entered into in connection with this potential sale. ;Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government personnel or contractor representatives to the Republic of Korea. ;There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.
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U.S. Will Sell Aircraft Spare Parts Worth 350 Million Dollars to South Korea
