The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Thursday that Congress has been notified about the proposed foreign military sale. Boeing and RTX will serve as the principal contractors of the transaction.
What Defense Systems Are Included in Canada’s FMS?
Canada requested thousands of munitions, including up to 3,108 GBU-39 small diameter bomb Increment I, 3,414 500-lb BLU-111 general purpose bombs, 5,352 KMU-572 Joint Direct Attack Munition guidance sets, 220 2,000-lb BLU-117 general purpose bombs and 146 I-2000 penetrator warheads.
In addition, Ottawa is requesting target detectors, training aids, and engineering, technical and logistics services.
DSCA said the proposed sale advances U.S. foreign policy and national security goals by strengthening the capability of a NATO Ally. The FMS is expected to enhance Canada’s ability to deter regional aggression, maintain interoperability with U.S. forces and support shared continental defense.
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