DefenseCanada opens talks with Italy on acquisition of M-346 trainer jetsNegotiations could lead to a domestic pilot training capability for the Royal Canadian Air ForceJune 16, 2026Read more
Air TransportWestJet to retire 737-700s earlier due to high fuel costsCanadian carrier plans to replace its oldest narrowbody jets with newer 737 MAX aircraft while preparing for the arrival of the larger MAX 10June 12, 2026Read more
DefenseCanada may split fighter fleet between F-35 and Gripen, report saysOttawa could reduce its planned purchase of 88 F-35s to around 30 aircraft while acquiring about 60 GripensMay 31, 2026Read more
DefenseCanada names Saab GlobalEye preferred airborne early warning aircraftThe announcement was made by Prime Minister Mark Carney at the CANSEC defense trade showMay 27, 2026Read more
DefensePentagon pressures Canada over defense spending and F-35 reviewUS officials are frustrated with delays in Ottawa’s fighter acquisition process, said reportMay 22, 2026Read more
DefenseCanada selects Pilatus PC-21 to replace Snowbirds’ CT-114 Tutor jetsRoyal Canadian Air Force demonstration team will transition to the turboprop aircraft in the early 2030sMay 20, 2026Read more
DefenseCanada says F-35 fighter deal remains under reviewOttawa is considering alternatives to part of its planned 88-aircraft fleet amid strains with WashingtonApril 29, 2026Read more
DefenseCanada set to join GCAP fighter program as observer - reportOttawa will gain access to project led by Japan, UK and Italy, with decision on potential purchase to come laterMarch 31, 2026Read more
DefenseCanadian startup Dominion Dynamics targets combat drone to operate alongside F-35 fightersCompany plans Arctic-capable autonomous platform as Canada looks beyond traditional fighter fleetMarch 15, 2026Read more
DefenseCanada’s first P-8A Poseidon enters assembly at Boeing facilityAircraft will replace Royal Canadian Air Force’s CP-140 Aurora fleet under C$10.4 billion CMMA programFebruary 23, 2026Read more