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The industries on both sides of the border are more linked than they would like to think, MTU in Vancouver is the service provider for a good chunk of the engines being used on both sides , including the USAF.
Exploring options to supplement Canada’s CF-18 fleet
Statements
From Public Services and Procurement Canada
For immediate release
October 9, 2017, Ottawa – Public Services and Procurement Canada
Canada is building a more agile, better-equipped military, while ensuring the utmost care and prudence in the handling of public funds. Getting our women and men in uniform 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. The 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 they plan to sell. On September 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 [emphasis added] 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 [emphasis added]. 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.
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2017/10/exploring_optionstosupplementcanadascf-18fleet.html
Chris Pook said:Best? Or least worst?
Between the two fleets how many flying hours could they scrape together?
Colin P said:Public Relations= polishing a turd to make it look better https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/news/2017/10/exploring_optionstosupplementcanadascf-18fleet.html
Exploring options to supplement Canada’s CF-18 fleet
Statements
From Public Services and Procurement Canada
For immediate release
October 9, 2017, Ottawa – Public Services and Procurement Canada
Canada is building a more agile, better-equipped military, while ensuring the utmost care and prudence in the handling of public funds. Getting our women and men in uniform 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. The 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 they plan to sell. On September 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.
Rifleman62 said:Shouldn't this whole thread be moved to "The WTF News Files" thread?
I thought the Rafale didn't use the same armaments as the CF 18s?AlexanderM said:In my mind the only way it won't be the F-35 is if we see a Super Hornet type quote in which the cost is highly elevated, but if we see the proper, clean quote that we should see as an F-35 partner, we will buy the aircraft. I'm thinking JT just wants to push this into the next mandate where he won't campaign on not buying the F-35. If we do see a Super Hornet type quote then I expect we will purchase the Rafale, assembled in Canada with full technology transfer. Or a smaller number of F-35's combined with the Rafale. I don't think people should get overly fixated on this interim thing.
Altair said:I thought the Rafale didn't use the same armaments as the CF 18s?
Eurofighter and Gripen do.
They got elected way it they wouldn't buy the f35.Rifleman62 said:And equipping the Cdn Military with what fits the Liberal agenda, and not with the material needed to defend Canada, which is an obligation of a National Government, continues.