U.S. Approves $150M Aegis Support Sale to Japan

The U.S. State Department has greenlit the potential sale of technical support and equipment for Aegis class destroyers to Japan. Valued at $150 million, the principal contractor is set to be Lockheed Martin, according to a Pentagon statement.

The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of Aegis class destroyer follow-on technical support and related equipment to Japan for an estimated cost of $150 million, the Pentagon announced on Tuesday.

Lockheed Martin is named as the principal contractor for the project, the statement disclosed.

This deal emphasizes the strengthening of defense ties and technological collaboration between the United States and Japan.

(With inputs from agencies.)