US EditionU.S. approves potential US$2.68 billion sale of air strike weapons to Canada
The $2.68 billion sale includes over 3,400 500-lb bombs and 5,000 guidance kits to enhance Canada’s defense and NATO interoperability, U.S. officials said.
- The U.S. State Department announced Thursday that it approved a US$2.68-billion foreign military sale to Canada and notified Congress of the transaction.
- The State Department said the sale supports U.S. foreign policy by improving a NATO ally's military capability as Canada sharply increased funding this year to meet NATO spending targets.
- The approved package includes up to 3,414 BLU-111 500-lb bombs, 3,108 GBU-39 precision bombs, more than 5,000 JDAM kits, and practice bombs supplied by The Boeing Company and RTX Corporation.
- The disclosure came on the eve of Prime Minister Mark Carney's meeting in Washington with President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly questioned NATO and belittled Canada.
- Canada remains heavily reliant on U.S. suppliers, buying about 75 per cent of its gear, and begins F-35 fighters deliveries in 2026 while reconsidering order size amid Arctic security concerns.
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(AFP) The United States announced Thursday that it approved a $2.680 million missile sale to Canada, where Prime Minister Mark Carney is significantly expanding defense spending amid uncertainties about relations with Washington.Read more]]>
The United States of America has announced that they have approved the total sale of $2.68 billion to Canada, in the face of tensions between the two neighbouring countries, informs the AFP.
The Canadian prime minister announced in June that his country would dedicate 2% of GDP to defense this year, in order to meet the target set by NATO.
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AlKhaleej TodayUS approves massive bomb sale to Canada amid Nato and Arctic concerns
WASHINGTON, Dec 5 — The United States said yesterday it had approved a US$2.68-billion sale of bombs to Canada, where Prime Minister Mark Carney is sharply expanding defense spending amid uncertainties over relations with Washington.The State Department said the air strike weapons will include up to 3,414 BLU-111 bombs, which weigh 500 pounds (226 kg) each and can hit troop formations, and up to 3,108 GBU-39 bombs, which are meant to hit station…
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