US Approves Potential Sale of $3.4 Billion Helicopters to Israel

US Approves Potential Sale of $3.4 Billion Helicopters to Israel
The U.S. Department of State seal is seen on the podium-lectern area in the State Department briefing room in Washington in 2013. Paul J. Richards/AFP/Getty Images
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WASHINGTON—The U.S. State Department said on Friday it has approved the potential sale of 18 CH-53K heavy-lift helicopters to Israel in a deal valued at up to $3.4 billion.

The package would include engines, navigation systems, weaponry, support equipment, spares, and technical support. Lockheed Martin Corp and General Electric Co are the prime contractors on the deal.