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US Approves Israel Purchase of 8 KC-46 Tanker Aircraft for $2.4 Billion

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US Department of State approved an Israeli request to buy up to eight KC-46 aerial refueling and military transport aircraft and related equipment in a deal valued at $2.4 billion, the Defence Security Cooperation Agency announced in a press release.

The Defence Security Cooperation Agency emphasized in the release the US commitment to Israel’s security.

The proposed sale further supports the foreign policy and national security of the United States by allowing Israel to provide a redundant capability to US assets in the Mideast region, possibly freeing US assets for use elsewhere during times of war, the release added.

Sourse: sputniknews.com

US Approves Israel Purchase of 8 KC-46 Tanker Aircraft for $2.4 Billion

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