Canada’s request covers a wide range of precision and general purpose munitions, including up to 750 GBU 39 practice bombs, 3,108 GBU 39 Small Diameter Bomb Increment I weapons, and 2,004 GBU 53 Small Diameter Bombs Increment II. It also includes JDAM guidance sets, penetrator warheads, general purpose bombs, and a full package of support equipment, software, training, and logistics.
The DSCA said the sale supports United States foreign policy aims by strengthening a NATO Ally that contributes to global military, peacekeeping, and humanitarian missions. It stated that the transfer would “help to improve the military capability of a NATO Ally that is an important force for ensuring political stability and economic progress”.
Washington also assessed that the equipment would enhance Canada’s ability to deter regional aggression and operate jointly with United States forces. The agency noted that Canada would “have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces”.
The DSCA emphasised that the sale will not alter the basic military balance in the region. It added that enhancing Canada’s readiness supports shared continental defence commitments.
The principal contractors for the potential sale will be The Boeing Company and RTX Corporation, both headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
Source: Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA).
