It’s official: The Boeing P-8 Poseidon will be Canada’s next maritime patrol aircraft (MPA). Ottawa’s selection of the P-8 as the only aircraft able to meet the country’s needs is a remarkable ...

The RCAF will not receive its first F-35 until 2026 and will not have its full complement until 2032, leaving a marginally effective force of CF-18s that cannot perform high end NATO missions. A ...

Canada’s CF-18 Hornets are aging and obsolescent. The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) has needed a replacement for the Hornets for many years. Since 2010, the Canadian government has been arguing the ...

Canada will sunset the operation of its leased Beechcraft King Air 350 transports in favour of broader air force modernisations. The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) leases two of the twin-turboprops ...

Although a final decision on Canada’s procurement of more US-made Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighters rests with Prime Minister Mark Carney, some of the country’s top defence officials are ...

The acquisition is to meet the new training requirements, following the modernization of the Royal Canadian Air Force’s front-line equipment and weapons systems. Bill Blair, Head of the Canadian MoD, ...

The Canadian-built De Havilland Dash 8-400, with its proven performance, advanced capabilities, and enhanced safety features, is the ideal platform for ACSO and AES Op training. The addition of the ...