U.S. Approves $264.6 Million Missile Sale to Canada

The U.S. State Department has approved the sale of AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II+ and Block II tactical missiles to Canada for $264.6 million. RTX Corp will be the principal contractor for the deal.

The U.S. State Department has given the green light to a $264.6 million foreign military sale to Canada, involving tactical missiles and related support, according to a Pentagon announcement on Friday.

The AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II+ and Block II tactical missiles will be the centerpiece of the deal, with RTX Corp serving as the principal contractor.

This significant arms sale underscores the continuing defense collaboration between the U.S. and Canada.

(With inputs from agencies.)