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South Korea approves additional purchase of 20 U.S. Seahawk helicopters by 2032

South Korea's defense acquisition agency approved a plan to buy roughly 20 additional U.S. Seahawk helicopters by 2032, expanding its naval anti-submarine and maritime patrol capabilities. The move continues Seoul's ongoing force modernization and deepens defense ties with Washington, though specific contract value and timeline details remain undisclosed.

Yonhap ENabout 20 hours agoKR, USengCredibility 26%View source

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