A Canadian Forces CH-146 Griffon utility helicopter is seen in flight from Kandahar Air Field (KAF) to Arghandab district in Kandahar province on Oct. 18, 2010. (Massoud Hossaini/AFP via Getty ...

A Canadian Forces CH-146 Griffon utility helicopter is seen in flight from Kandahar Air Field (KAF) to Arghandab district in Kandahar province on Oct. 18, 2010. (Massoud Hossaini/AFP via Getty Images) ...

25 in the United Kingdom. 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 ...

The CH-146 Griffon, a variant of the Bell 412EP, currently forms the backbone of Canada’s tactical helicopter fleet, with 82 aircraft in service. However, these helicopters are ageing, and CAF has ...

A senior Royal Canadian Air Force officer outlined the new project at the International Military Helicopter conference on Feb. 25 in the United Kingdom. Multiple types of new rotary aircraft will be ...