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FMS Deals Approved For Korea, North Macedonia

By Cal Biesecker

Monday, March 11th, 2024

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FMS Deals Approved For Korea, North Macedonia

An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (Photo: U.S. Navy)

The State Department last Friday said it has approved two foreign military sales (FMS) to South Korea and North Macedonia, the former a potential $350 deal for engines and related support for the country’s MH-60R Seahawk multi-mission helicopters, and the latter $111 million for Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) and related support. The FMS for Korea includes six General Electric [GE] T-700 GE 401C or 401D engines, spare engine containers, spare and repair parts, training, and other support. Lockheed Martin…

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