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North Korea criticizes US sale of Apache helicopters to South Korea as “provocative”


North Korea criticizes US sale of Apache helicopters to South Korea as “provocative”

SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea’s foreign ministry has condemned the United States’ planned sale of Apache helicopters to South Korea, state media KCNA reported on Friday, adding the country would take further steps to strengthen its self-defence. The Pentagon said on Monday that the U.S. State Department had approved the possible sale of Apache helicopters […]

US approves sale of military helicopters worth $3.5 billion to South Korea


US approves sale of military helicopters worth .5 billion to South Korea

The United States announced on Monday that it had agreed to sell up to 36 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters and related equipment, including missiles, to South Korea in a deal worth $3.5 billion. “The proposed sale will enhance the Republic of Korea’s ability to meet current and future threats by providing a credible force capable […]