Defense News on MSN7 天
Canada tees up military helicopter investment worth almost $13 billion
The document noted that Canada will spend $12.9 billion (CA $18.4 billion) on new tactical helicopters. The briefing was ...
Biggest Canadian Helicopter Modernization Yet? $12.9 Billion nTACS Project Takes Flight
According to RCAF Brig. Gen. Brendan Cook, industry engagement will begin by summer 2025, with an initial operational capability (IOC) targeted for 2033. The modernization effort also includes a ...
Ottawa Citizen24 天
Canada to buy new military helicopters to respond to potential F-35 crashes in the Arctic
Multiple types of new rotary aircraft will be needed to replace the Royal Canadian Air Force’s existing Griffon helicopter fleet, the conference was told. The officer added the helicopters will ...
Sensors and Systems1 天
Horizon Aircraft Expects Growing Interest From The Military and Defence Sector in The eVTOL ...
In July 2024, Horizon Aircraft appointed Phil Kelly as Senior Vice President Business Development. His military experience includes flying Sea Harrier FA2, Harrier GR7/9A and F/A-18E/F aircraft to ...
The Aviationist12 天
French Air Force Tests A400M for Arctic Operations on Icy Runways in Canada and Greenland
which hosts the RCAF’s (Royal Canadian Air Force’s) 8th Wing. Later, “the French crew headed north to land on rough terrain,” further describing it as “gravel terrain, frozen and covered ...
Europe and Canada are eyeing alternatives to American-made fighter jets. Here’s why
Questions are mounting in Canada and in Europe over whether big-ticket purchases of high-end U.S. weaponry are still a wise ...