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State Department Approves $620 Million PAC-3 Missile Recertification With Taiwan, Torpedo Sales To Germany, Belgium

State Department Approves $620 Million PAC-3 Missile Recertification With Taiwan, Torpedo Sales To Germany, Belgium
Lockheed Martin's PAC-3 missile, part of the Patriot air defense capability. (Photo: Lockheed Martin)

The State Department has approved a $620 million deal with Taiwan for recertification of PAC-3 missiles, as well as $163.3 million in Mk 54 lightweight torpedo sales with Germany and Belgium. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of the three foreign military sales on Thursday. Taiwan’s recertification deal covers replacing expiring components on its PAC-3 missiles to support an additional 30 years of operational life.  “This proposed sale will help sustain the recipient's missile density and ensure readiness…

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