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NewsRoyal Canadian Air Force fighter competition delayed by coronavirus until 31 July
The deadline was pushed back at the request of potential bidders in the competition. Ottawa wants to buy 88 fighter aircraft, worth $15 to $19 billion.
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NewsC295 FWSAR trainer flown to Canada
Airbus Defence & Space has delivered a specially produced C295 to the Royal Canadian Air Force, with the service to employ the asset as a ground-based aircraft maintenance trainer.
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NewsCanada's first C295 gains air force livery
The first of 16 Airbus Defence & Space C295 search and rescue aircraft on order for the Royal Canadian Air Force has received its service markings.
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Ottawa releases RFP for 88 new fighters
Ottawa has released a request for proposals (RFP) for its future fighter competition that could see it obtain 88 new fighter jets.
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Boeing reassures it’s still in the Canadian fighter competition
After a news report that said it might pull out of Canada’s fighter competition, Boeing says it’s still participating in the process and hasn’t made any final decisions.
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PICTURES: Canada’s first F/A-18 Hornets arrive from Australia
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) received its first pair of interim F/A-18A Hornet aircraft on 17 February at 4 Wing Cold Lake air base in Alberta.
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Canada to extend life of Bell CH-146 Griffon helicopters to 2031
Ottawa plans to refurbish its fleet of 85 Bell CH-146 Griffon utility helicopters to extend the aircraft’s life span to at least 2031.
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Canberra confirms sale of 25 Hornets to Canada at A$95 million
Australia’s Department of Defence (DoD) has confirmed a deal to sell Canada up to 25 surplus Boeing F/A-18 A/B “Classic” Hornet fighters.
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NewsCanada extends military A310 support deal until 2023
The Royal Canadian Air Force has approved a five-year contract extension with L3 MAS covering the in-service support of its fleet of Airbus A310 tanker/transports through March 2023.
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Canada’s CF-18s miss NORAD pledge due to personnel shortfall
The Royal Canadian Air Force’s fleet of CF-18 fighters is unable to meet the nation's commitments to NATO and the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) due to a lack of pilots and technicians, according to a report by the Office of the Auditor General of Canada.
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Ottawa issues draft RFP for 88 fighter requirement
The Royal Canadian Air Force has issued a draft request for proposal to five potential suppliers to replace its Boeing CF-18A/B Hornet fleet.
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Canada requests surveillance-adapted King Air buy
Beechcraft has edged closer to securing a potentially $300 million contract to supply the Canadian armed forces with a trio of King Air 350ER twin-turboprops adapted for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance duties.
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Canada requests seven additional Australian Hornets
Canada has requested an additional seven surplus F/A-18 A/B Hornets from Australia.
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NewsOttawa could boost modernised AW101 Cormorant fleet
Canada has announced its intention to proceed with a Leonardo Helicopters-led modernisation of its AgustaWestland AW101 Cormorant search and rescue rotorcraft, and to potentially increase its fleet size from 14 to 21 examples.
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Australian 'Classic' Hornets to fill Canada capability gap
Canberra has confirmed that it will sell 18 Boeing F/A-18 A/B Hornet fighters to Canada for an undisclosed amount.
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NewsLeonardo's Miysis to protect Canadian Aurora fleet
Ottawa has selected Leonardo's Miysis directional infrared countermeasures (DIRCM) system as part of a major upgrade to the Royal Canadian Air Force's fleet of Lockheed Martin CP-140 Aurora (P-3) maritime patrol aircraft.
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Canadian plans put interim Super Hornet deal on hold
Canada’s Liberal government has unveiled its new defence policy, proposing 88 new fighters for the Royal Canadian Air Force, but pushing back plans to acquire an interim fleet of 18 Boeng F/A-18E/F Super Hornets amid a rift between Boeing Commercial Aircraft and Bombardier.
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Ottawa should cancel Super Hornet acquisition, say senators
Canadian politicians have recommended that the country cancel its proposed acquisition of 18 Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornets, describing the plan as a "political decision" that fails to serve either the air force or taxpayers.
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Canada warns on vital helicopter upgrades
Canada's defence minister has warned that it must secure funding for upgrades of two helicopter types in its inventory or risk compromising the effectiveness of its armed forces.
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NewsC295 wins Canadian FWSAR contest
Concluding a circuitous, 14-year acquisition process, the Canadian government has selected the Airbus Defence & Space C295 turboprop to replace its air force’s fixed-wing search and rescue (FWSAR) fleet.
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