U.S. Wants To Sell Advanced Spy Drones To South Korea
A United States Air Force Global Hawk drone, manufactured by Northrop Grumman Corp., during a media preview of the Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition 2011 in Seongnam, South Korea. Photographer: SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg
US Moves to Sell Advanced Spy Drones To South Korea -- Voice of America
The Obama administration has formally proposed the sale of advanced spy drones to South Korea, in a push to boost the Seoul government's ability to protect itself from attacks by the heavily-militarized North.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a statement that it has officially notified Congress of the proposed $1.2 billion deal for four high-altitude Global Hawk remotely piloted aircraft, as well as training and logistical support. Analysts say congressional approval is likely.
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More News On The U.S. Selling Advanced Spy Drones To South Korea
U.S. moves to sell advanced spy drones to South Korea -- Reuters
U.S. moves toward selling advanced spy drones to South Korea -- Washington Post
South Korea to Buy $1.2 Billion in Drones Under U.S. Plan -- Bloomberg Businessweek
Golden Hawk drone sale to S.Korea proposed -- UPI
U.S. plans to sell Global Hawks to S. Korea for US$1.2 bln -- Yonhap News Agency
S. Korean Govt. Plans to Re-evaluate Drone Purchase Early Next Year -- Arirang
U.S. Drones Too Expensive for Korea -- Chosun Ilbo
My Comment: $1.2 billion for four drones .... that is not cheap.
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