The U.S. Department of State has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Canada for its purchase of C-17 sustainment services and related equipment. The estimated total cost is $540 million.
The Government of Canada has requested to buy major and minor modifications; aircraft maintenance support equipment; ground handling equipment; spare parts, consumables, and accessories, and repair and return support; classified and unclassified software and delivery support; classified and unclassified publications and technical documentation; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support.
This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping to improve the military capability of a NATO Ally that is an important force for ensuring political stability and economic progress and is a contributor to military, peacekeeping, and humanitarian operations around the world.
The proposed sale will improve Canada’s capability to meet current and future threats by ensuring the operational readiness of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Its C-17 aircraft fleet provides strategic airlift capabilities that directly support U.S. and coalition operations around the world. Canada already operates C-17 aircraft and will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces.
The principal contractor will be The Boeing Company, located in Arlington, Virginia.
There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.