Canada

Defense Security Cooperation Agency, WASHINGTON, DC: The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Canada in support of a Direct Commercial Sale for four Boeing C-17 Globemaster III aircraft. The total value, if all options are exercised, could be as high as $1.3 billion. 
 
The Government of Canada requested a possible sale in support of a Direct Commercial Sale for four Boeing C-17 Globemaster III aircraft. This proposed sale includes 18 Pratt & Whitney F117-PW-100 engines, 4 AN/AAQ-24V(13) Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) Systems, 20 AN/AVS-9 Night Vision Goggles, Electronic Combat International Security Assistance Program software equipment, spare and repair parts, mission planning system and software, Personnel Life Support equipment, flares, COMSEC equipment, supply support, training equipment and support, publications and technical data, U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance, and other related elements of logistics support. 
 
The estimated cost is $1.3 billion. 
 
This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the military capabilities of Canada and by furthering weapon system standardization and interoperability with U.S. forces. Additionally, their efforts in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations have made a significant impact to regional political and economic stability and have served U.S. national security interests. The sale of C-17s to Canada will significantly increase its capability to rapidly deploy its forces. 
 
Canada does not currently have a heavy airlift capability and must rely on outside sources for their heavy military airlift needs. This assistance normally takes the form of either U.S. Air Force airlift or contract carriers that use Russian heavy airlift aircraft. The C-17 will greatly improve Canada