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State Department Approves $1 Billion In Potential C-17, JDAM-ER, Helo FMS Deals

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, May 5th, 2026

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State Department Approves $1 Billion In Potential C-17, JDAM-ER, Helo FMS Deals

The Royal Canadian Air Force operates a fleet of five CC-177 Globemaster III strategic airlifters that transport troops, cargo and oversized combat equipment. Photo: Royal Canadian Air Force

The State Department on Tuesday said it approved three potential Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to Canada, Ukraine and the Philippines worth a combined $1.1 billion. The deal with Canada is the largest at $540 million and covers C-17 transport aircraft sustainment services and related equipment. Boeing [BA], which manufactured the C-17 for the U.S. Air Force and other countries, is the principal contract for the FMS. Ukraine seeks to buy $373.6 million worth of Joint Direct Attack Munition-Extended Range (JDAM-ER)…

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