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Seoul Eyes Potential US$1.9 Billion Purchase Of Aegis Combat Systems

June 11 2015

South Korea

The South Korean government wants to buy Aegis combat systems from the United States, reports the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency.

The DSCA says the potential US$1.91 billion covers three Aegis shipboard combat systems; three Mk 41 vertical launch systems; three common data link management systems; three AN/UPX-29(V) identification-friend-or-foe interrogators; spare and repair parts; and associated technical and logistics support.

The Aegis systems will enhance the...

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