US approves potential $250 million fighter jet sale with Australia, says no impact on readiness
The US has approved a potential $250 million fighter jet sale to Australia, stating that it will have no impact on US readiness. The sale is intended to assist Australia in developing and maintaining a strong self-defense capability, which is deemed vital to US national interest. The approval of the sale highlights the strong alliance between the US and Australia, with the US seeking to support its ally's military capabilities.
- ▪The potential sale is worth $250 million.
- ▪The sale is intended to support Australia's self-defense capabilities.
- ▪The US has stated that the sale will have no impact on its own military readiness.
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US approves potential $250 million fighter jet sale with Australia, says no impact on readiness"It is vital to the US national interest to assist our ally in developing and maintaining a strong and ready self-defense capability," the statement said.Follow us on GoogleCarrier Air Wing 1 conducts routine flight operations from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman, February 1, 2025; illustrative.(photo credit: US Africa Command (AFRICOM) Public Affairs/Handout via REUTERS)
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