The U.S. Department of State has approved the potential $100 million sale of military equipment and services to Ukraine, the Pentagon said in a statement on Tuesday.

A South Korean Air Force F-15K fighter jet takes off during an air drill as part of the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield joint military exercise between South Korea and U.S., South Korea, August 21, 2023.

The State Department approved the sale of possible upgrades to South Korea’s F-15K Slam Eagle fighter aircraft.

The United States has authorized a potential sale to South Korea of equipment and services needed to upgrade its F-15K fighter fleet, a government agency said Tuesday, saying that the sale would help enhance the Asian ally's air defense capabilities.