US Approves $1.75 Billion Rocket System Sale to Canada

The US State Department has approved a potential sale of M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems to Canada, valued at approximately $1.75 billion. Lockheed Martin is the principal contractor for this transaction, as confirmed by the Pentagon.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 02-10-2025 00:41 IST | Created: 02-10-2025 00:41 IST
US Approves $1.75 Billion Rocket System Sale to Canada
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In a significant international arms transaction, the US State Department has authorized the sale of M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems to Canada, with an estimated value of $1.75 billion, according to the Pentagon.

The deal underscores Canada's effort to enhance its military capabilities, signaling a strategic alliance between the two nations.

Lockheed Martin, a leading aerospace and defense company, has been identified as the principal contractor in this multi-billion-dollar agreement, highlighting its pivotal role in the transaction.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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