U.S. Approves AEGIS Combat System Sale to Canadian Navy

The U.S. State Department has approved a Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Canada of AEGIS Combat System and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.7 billion.

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCAA) delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.

The Government of Canada has requested to buy four (4) Shipsets of the AEGIS Combat System (ACS); one (1) AEGIS Combat System Computer Program; four (4) Shipsets of AN/SPY-7 Solid State Radar Components; four (4) Shipsets of Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC); and three (3) Shipsets of the MK 41 Vertical Launch System.

Also included is Mode 5/S capable Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) equipment; early ACS development activities for the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC).

This proposed sale will increase Canadian maritime forces’ interoperability with the United States and other allied forces, as well as their ability to contribute to missions of mutual interest by delivering the first AEGIS-capable Canadian Surface Combatant. This will significantly improve network-centric warfare capability for the U.S. forces operating globally alongside Canada

The prime contractor will be Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, Moorestown, NJ.  There are a significant number of other companies under contract with the U.S. Navy that will provide components, systems, and engineering services during the execution of this effort.