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Fighter jets
CF-18 fighter jet replacement project.
CF-188 Hornet
Multi-role fighter aircraft used for air defence, ground attack, tactical support, training aerobatic demonstration, and aerospace testing and evaluation.
CC-130J Hercules
Carry passengers, heavy equipment and supplies over long distances to support operations.
CP-140 Aurora
Airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance aircraft.
Current aircraft
The Royal Canadian Air Force’s fleet of aircraft including fighter jets, helicopters and training aircraft.
Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS)
This project will acquire a medium altitude and armed Remotely Piloted Aircraft System.
Cormorant Mid-Life Upgrade
This project will extend the estimated life expectancy of the CH-149 Cormorant to at least 2042.
CH-148 Cyclone
Maritime helicopter that conducts anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare.
CH-147F Chinook
Tactical transport for equipment and personnel during domestic or deployed operations.
CC-295 Kingfisher
Will carry out critical search and rescue missions across Canada.
C-177 Globemaster
Rapidly transport oversized cargo over long distances between continents.
CH-146 Griffon
A utility tactical transport helicopter used for troop transport, reconnaissance, and escort and surveillance.
Strategic Tanker Transport Capability project
This project will acquire a new fleet of aircraft that will be used for in-flight refuelling, airlift, strategic transport and medical evacuations.
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Defence Investment Plan 2018
Read about the Department of National Defence’s procurement plans for the future.
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