WASHINGTON — The State Department cleared more than $6 billion in possible foreign military sales to Australia as tensions mount with China over a plan to station U.S. nuclear-capable bombers in the southern Indo-Pacific country.
Canberra was approved to purchase 24 Lockheed Martin-made C-130J-30 Super Hercules airlifters at an estimated cost of more than $6.3 billion. The agreement includes missile warning systems, infrared countermeasures and other equipment and technology for the aircraft, according to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency.
Canberra was approved to purchase 24 Lockheed Martin-made C-130J-30 Super Hercules airlifters at an estimated cost of more than $6.3 billion. The agreement includes missile warning systems, infrared countermeasures and other equipment and technology for the aircraft, according to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency.
