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U.S. authorizes potential AIM-9X missile sale to S. Korea

The U.S. government authorized a potential sale of AIM-9X air-to-air missiles to South Korea. The approval covers a proposed transfer under U.S. export procedures, enabling the transaction to proceed through the next steps of the sales process.
WHO: U.S. government
WHAT: Authorized a potential sale of AIM-9X air-to-air missiles to South Korea
WHEN: Aug 21, 2026
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cause not yet established.
Sources (1): Yonhap Korea

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