OTTAWA – The federal government has announced the official request for proposals for Canada's 88 new fighter jets to replace the aging CF-18 fleet and upgrade the Air Force's capabilities.
"The government will deliver the aircraft that meet Canada’s needs, while ensuring good value for Canadians," reads the news release from Public Services and Procurement Canada. The estimated budget for this "once in a generation" procurement does not include the cost for sustainment, after bringing these aircraft into service.
In statements to CTV News, both Boeing and Airbus say they are currently reviewing the government’s request for proposal and welcome the opportunity to demonstrate why their jets are best suited to meet Canada’s aerospace needs. The Liberals launched the procurement process to replace the fleet in 2017, with the planned timeline of having a contract awarded in early 2022, with the first aircrafts delivered in 2025. That timeline has been maintained in today’s request for tenders.
Meanwhile, Canada continues to pay what has amounted to more than $500 million to remain a partner in the F-35 development program over the last 20 years.
Might be a little too late now that Russia and China pulled a move! China and Russia are Canada and US biggest threats and they are being let’s see how far we can push the west! Really? Step it up Trudeau
Wouldn't we have new jets if Trudeau hadn't cancelled the contract? Just saying. Oh and AnyonebutTrudeau2019 TrudeauMustGo
Funny he let’s this bid out right before election like he cares about the army. Did the retired jets he bought 2 years ago,’already go for retirement in Canada too? I got a feeling bombardier will win the bid by 10 bucks cheaper than anybody.... another bail out. TrudeauMustGo
Some how, some way I just know that the federal government will manage to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory on this file. With so many fingers in the pie, it will end up costing way more for less than whatever was promised & take far longer to deliver.
It's a stupid plan put forth to garnish votes. Nothing more. It is expected because it is all this Gov't knows how to do.
Canada’s new Air Force !
Get quotes on Russian Migs? Keep Trump on his toes!
Now, in the dying days of their corrupt regime. Alberta will have F35s before Canada will.
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