State Dept. Approves Military Sales to Taiwan, Japan
The State Department approved potential military sales to Taiwan and Japan, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Aug. 4. The agency approved a $750 million sale to Taiwan for “155mm M109A6 Paladin Medium Self-Propelled Howitzer System” and related equipment. BAE, BAE Systems and Anniston Army Depot are the prime contractors.
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The agency also approved two sales to Japan. The first is for $134 million worth of “AEGIS Class Destroyer Support” and related equipment. Lockheed Martin will be principal contractor. The second sale is for $61.5 million worth of “RAM Block 2 Tactical Missiles” and related equipment. The principal contractor will be Raytheon Missiles and Defense.