The US State Department has approved a prospective foreign military sale to Japan involving up to nine KC-46A aerial refuelling aircraft and a suite of equipment valued at approximately $4.1bn.
This move aims to strengthen Japan’s defensive and operational capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region.
This decision follows the Defense Security Cooperation Agency’s notification to Congress, showing the US’s commitment to enhancing Japan’s capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region.
The proposed sale bolsters Japan’s air mobility and refuelling operations. On July 1, 2024, a KC-46A Pegasus performed a 45-hour nonstop global flight, surpassing the previous 36-hour record. The flight highlighted the aircraft’s capability to refuel multiple aircraft types.
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