WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 (UPI) -- The U.S. State Department has approved the proposed sale of P-8A Poseidon patrol aircraft to the government of Norway.
The pending sale includes five of the planes in addition to commercial engines, Tactical Open Mission Software, AN/APY-10 radars, missile warning sensors, and additional equipment. If approved by Congress, the deal is estimated to cost $1.75 billion.