U.S. Approves $2.68 Billion Potential Sale of Advanced Bombs to Canada

The United States has approved the potential sale of advanced air strike weapons to Canada. The U.S. State Department gave its formal agreement for the deal, the Pentagon announced. The proposed sale includes up to 1,000 precision-guided bombs and related equipment. The total estimated cost is $2.68 billion. This agreement allows Canada to formally request the purchase. The U.S. Congress will review the potential sale, a standard step in major foreign military deals. If completed, the sale would provide Canada's air force with modern "Stand-off Attack" weapons. These are air-to-ground bombs that can be launched from aircraft at a distance, increasing pilot safety.