US approves potential 100 mln USD military sales to Japan

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US approves potential 100 mln USD military sales to Japan

2025-12-17 14:58 Last Updated At：16:59

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential 100 million U.S. dollars military sale to Japan, according to an announcement by the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency on Tuesday.

The package aims to enhance Japan's Aegis fleet combat systems and improve interoperability with the U.S. Navy.

The potential deal encompasses technical and logistical support, including testing and evaluation, systems integration, maintenance, and engineering assistance.

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