Canada Orders 88 F-35A to get First Aircraft by 2026
Canada has officially ordered 88 F-35A by signing off on the final contract to replace the Canadian air force's (RCAF) ageing CF-18 Hornets, Defence Minister Anita Anand said Monday.
Canada News
Air
Air
Leonardo awarded a €690 million contract for the AW101/CH-149
The Canadian Department of National Defence has awarded Leonardo a €690 million contract for the AW101/CH-149 "Cormorant" Mid-Life Upgrade (CMLU) Project.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Canada Officially Orders F-35A
Canada officially delivered an acquisition request to procure the first batch of F-35A fighters.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
UK Prepares for aircraft carrier deployed drone flights
Britain’s one of two UK aircraft carriers, HMS Prince of Wales, has set sail from Portsmouth to North America for drone and fighter jet drills.
Space
Canadian Air Force Forms Space Division
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) established the Space Division, called 3 CSD, to support the operations and activities of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).
Regional / Strategy
Turkish Defence Industry to improve with NATO Allies
Defence industry cooperation came to the fore at the NATO Foreign Ministers Meeting. Defence industry cooperation came to the fore at the NATO Foreign Ministers Meeting held in Brussels on 6-7 April. Britain lifted export restrictions, and it was agreed with Canada that an exchange of letters would overcome the problem with export permits.
Air
Canada Decides to Acquire Lockheed Martin’s F-35
Canada has picked Lockheed Martin (LM) as the preferred bidder to supply 88 new fighter jets. Procurement Minister Filomena Tassi said Monday that the U.S. company is set to win a multibillion-dollar contract in a clear sign. Ottawa’s decision indicates that LM’s F-35s will replace Boeing’s CF-18s.
Air
Master of Test Pilots evaluated Hürkuş: I want one!
TUSAŞ basic trainer aircraft Hürkuş will be delivered to the Turkish Air Force soon. TUSAŞ has previously prepared the aircraft for basic training.
Space
Sensors
JWST Counting Down the Reach Deep Space
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) will be launched on Friday to observe one million miles away from Earth.
Air
RCAF Grounds Majority of CH-148 Fleet Due to Cracks
The Royal Canadian Air Force grounded 19 out of 23 Sikorsky CH-148 fleet due to cracks in the tails of rotary wings.
Navy / Maritime
Western Powers Show Flag near China
Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, and the United States have completed combined military exercises in Asian waters.
Air
Boeing is Kicked out of Canada’s $19-Billion Worth Tender
According to the Toronto Star, a Canadian daily, Boeing will no longer compete at Canada’s $19-billion tender.
Navy / Maritime
Dynamic Monarch/ Kurtaran Media Day is Held
Exercise Dynamic Monarch / Kurtaran-21, hosted by Turkish Naval Forces, is being conducted under the command of COMSUBNATO at Aksaz .
Air
Investment
Antonov wants to land in Quebec
Antonov wants to design and make the final assembly of an An-74 transport aircraft in Quebec, Canada.
