US State Department Approves Possible Sale of Tactical Missiles to Canada

The U.S. State Department has approved a $264.6 million Foreign Military Sale to Canada. The sale is for tactical missiles and related support. According to a Pentagon statement, RTX Corp. is the prime contractor for the AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II+ and Block II tactical missiles.

The agreement is for the supply of tactical missiles designed for air-to-air combat. The AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II+ and Block II missiles are the specific types that will be delivered to Canada as part of this deal.

Key points

• The US Department of State has maybe $264.6 million in foreign military sales to Canada have been approved.
• The deal provides tactical missiles and related support.
• RTX is the prime contractor responsible for supplying the AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II+ and Block II missiles.

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