State Department authorizes potential $2.75 billion F-35B sale to Singapore

The State Department has authorized a potential $2.75 billion sale of the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter to Singapore.

In a press release, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said it sent Congress the "required certification" informing lawmakers of the prospective deal today.

The sale is for up to 12 F-35Bs, or the short take-off and vertical landing variant, and as many as 13 F135 engines from Pratt and Whitney.

Singapore would initially buy four aircraft under the agreement, with the opportunity to buy another eight F-35Bs.