U.S. Approves $4.1 Billion KC-46A Aircraft Sale to Japan

The U.S. State Department has greenlit the potential sale of KC-46A aerial refueling aircraft and associated equipment to Japan, a deal valued at around $4.1 billion. The primary contractors for this transaction include Boeing, RTX, and Northrop Grumman, as confirmed by the Pentagon.

The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of KC-46A aerial refueling aircraft and related equipment to Japan, with an estimated cost of $4.1 billion, the Pentagon announced on Friday.

Boeing, RTX, and Northrop Grumman are slated to be the principal contractors for this substantial defense acquisition, according to the statement released.

This approval underscores the ongoing defense collaboration between the U.S. and Japan, aiming to bolster Japan's aerial refueling capabilities and regional security posture.

(With inputs from agencies.)