This has resulted in additional opportunities for Canadian industry that supports the CF-18 fleet. The in-service support of the Australian F/A-18A/Bs is being conducted through existing contracts with Canadian industry and FMS cases. The acquisition of Australian aircraft would continue to benefit Canada's aerospace sector as maintenance and modification work for these aircraft would be supported by Canadian industry. The Government of Canada announced its intention to explore the acquisition of 18 new Super Hornet aircraft to supplement the CF-18s. Canada submitted an Expression of Interest to Australia via a formal letter. The Government of Canada announced its intention to pursue the purchase of supplemental F-18 aircraft from Australia.Д¬anada received an official offer from the U.S. The Government of Canada signed an agreement with the Government of Australia to purchase 18 flyable aircraft and up to seven non-flyable aircraft for use as spare parts and training aids. The first two interim fighter jets arrived in Cold Lake, Alberta.ДЇoreign Military Sales case for purchase of Naval aircrew common ejection seats is approved. Initial Operational Capability with supplemental aircraft was declared and the first two aircraft entered service with the RCAF.ДЇirst RCAF flight with a supplemental aircraft.ДЄircraft were transferred from the Government of Australia to the Government of Canada. Stand-up of RCAF Detachment at RAAF Base Williamtown, NSW, Australia. The third interim fighter jet arrived in Mirabel, Quebec. The fourth interim fighter jet arrived in Mirabel, Quebec. The fifth interim fighter jet arrived in Mirabel, Quebec.

The sixth interim fighter jet arrived in Mirabel, Quebec. The seventh interim fighter jet arrived in Mirabel, Quebec.ДЄircraft 3 released to the RCAF for operations.ДЄ $14.8M-contract was awarded to Momentum of Toronto, Ontario for the transport of future interim fighter jets. The eighth and ninth interim fighter jets arrived in Mirabel, Quebec.

The tenth and eleventh interim fighter jets arrived in Mirabel, Quebec. In February 2021, Canada exercised an existing contract option related to the transportation of the interim fighter jets for two additional flights, which increased the contract value to $17.8M (excluding taxes). The twelfth and thirteenth interim fighter jets arrived in Mirabel, Quebec. The fourteenth and fifteenth interim fighter jets arrived in Mirabel, Quebec. The sixteenth interim fighter jet arrived in Mirabel, Quebec along with the first non-operational aircraft that will be used for spare parts. The seventeenth and eighteenth interim fighter jets arrived in Mirabel, Quebec. The final aircraft arrived in Canada by commercial carrier. Sixth aircraft released to the RCAF for operations.ДЄircraft 4 and 5 released to the RCAF for operations. Seventh aircraft released to the RCAF for operations. The transport of assets from Australia to Canada, and the preparation/modification of DND facilities will be contracted through competitive commercial contracts where DND assets cannot be used.ДЄ secondary objective of this project includes relocation of the Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment from Cold Lake to the Ottawa Airport, including hangar renovations in Ottawa and the relocation of units within the National Capital Region.Д®ighth aircraft released to the RCAF for operations. Through this project, naval aircrew common ejection seats and modification kits, including associated parts, will be purchased through United States Foreign Military Sales.

Canada acquired Australian aircraft to supplement the CF-18s until a permanent fleet is fully operational. The Government of Canada took immediate steps to address the capability gap while working toward a permanent replacement. A capability gap existed in the ability of the Canadian Armed Forces to simultaneously meet its NORAD and NATO fighter aircraft commitments. Canada requires fighter aircraft to contribute to the safety and security of Canadians and protect the sovereignty of one of the largest expanses of airspace in the world.

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