The State Department has approved a possible $500 million deal to sell standard Missile 2 Block IIIC missiles and related equipment to Canada, according to the Defense Cooperation Agency. According to the DSCA, Canada’s government has asked to purchase 100 SM-2 Block IIIC missiles and 100 MK 13 vertical launchers. The request also included obsolete technology, training and education equipment, and technical and logistical support.
According to the DSCA, Canada would install the missiles on its planned 15 Canadian surface combatantships.
“This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping to enhance the military capabilities of Canada, a NATO ally that is an important force for political stability and economic progress and contributes to military, peacekeeping and humanitarian operations around the world,” the DSCA announcement said.....MORE
