Arms Sales Notification
Published Date: 2/9/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. is notifying Congress about a big $2.68 billion arms sale to Canada, including thousands of bombs and guidance systems. This deal updates Canada’s defense gear with advanced practice and guided bombs, plus special fuzes and target detectors. The sale is official as of February 2026 and shows strong U.S.-Canada defense teamwork.
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