State Dept. Approves Military Sales to Japan, Romania

The State Department approved possible military sales to Japan and Romania, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Sept. 13. The $4.1 billion sale to Japan includes “KC-46A Aerial Refueling Aircraft” and related equipment, and the principal contractors will be Boeing, Pratt & Whitney Military Engines, RTX and Northrop Grumman. The $7.2 billion sale to Romania includes F-35 aircraft and related equipment, and the principal contractor will be Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co.