The U.S. Department of State has approved a potential sale to Canada of C-17 aircraft maintenance services and related equipment worth approximately $540 million. This was reported by Reuters, according to UNN.
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According to the State Department, the deal involves providing Canada with a comprehensive range of maintenance services for C-17 heavy military transport aircraft, as well as the supply of related equipment.
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The report notes that the prime contractor for the deal, if implemented, will be the American company Boeing.
The decision must still undergo further approval procedures
The State Department's approval signifies authorization for a potential deal; however, the final decision depends on further procedures, including approval by the U.S. Congress.
Such agreements are part of military-technical cooperation between NATO allies and are aimed at maintaining combat readiness and modernizing the armed forces of partners.