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Canada is building a more agile, better-equipped military, while ensuring the utmost care and prudence in the handling of public funds. Getting women and men in uniform with the equipment they need to do their jobs and protect Canadians is a priority.
In November 2016, the Government of Canada announced a plan to replace the Royal Canadian Air Force fighter jet fleet. Canada’s defence policy–Strong, Secure, Engaged–released in June 2017, reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to invest appropriately in Canada’s military.
Preparatory work for the competition is already underway. Until an open and transparent competition can be completed to replace Canada’s legacy CF-18 fleet, Canada is exploring options to supplement the current CF-18 fleet and address an existing fighter capability gap.
In late August 2017, Canada began discussions with the Australian Government to assess the potential purchase of F/A-18 fighter aircraft and associated parts it plans to sell.
On Sept. 29, 2017, Canada submitted an expression of interest, formally marking Canada’s interest in the Australian equipment. Canada expects to receive a response by the end of this year that will provide details regarding the availability and cost of the aircraft and associated parts that Canada is considering.
Separate discussions with Boeing related to the interim purchase of Super Hornet aircraft remain suspended. The Government of Canada continues to engage with the U.S. Government as it explores all options moving forward.
The Government of Canada will continue to provide updates and keep Canadians informed of its progress as it moves forward on replacing and supplementing Canada’s fighter aircraft.
This is just getting more ridiculous than some reality shows … Ex-aussies hornets and what else, some Cessna 337 from Zimbabwe Air Force ?
Wow how about some old f4 phantoms or someone must still be flying 101 voodoos The Liberal Government is up to the same old crap second hand equipment for our men and women who place themselves in harms way on behalf of Canada shouldn’t we be buying the best we can for our unarmed forces .
HOW ABOUT SOME GRIPENS? DON’T COST A WHOLE BUNCH!