DefenseSaab offers Canada third Gripen assembly line in bid to challenge F-35Swedish manufacturer names three Canadian partners and proposes local production as Ottawa considers alternatives for part of its 88-fighter programOctober 28, 2026Read more
DefenseCanada receives first F-35 fighters while full 88-aircraft order remains under reviewFirst two CF-35As were accepted at Luke Air Force Base and will remain in the US to support Canadian pilot trainingOctober 26, 2026Read more
DefenseFirst Pilatus PC-21 trainers arrive in CanadaFirst two of 19 aircraft will support a new RCAF training system, while Canada plans a separate PC-21 fleet to replace the Snowbirds' CT-114 Tutor jetsSeptember 27, 2026Read more
DefenseCanada moves closer to buying six Saab GlobalEye surveillance aircraftTerm-sheet agreement defines scope for negotiations over new AEW&C fleet based on the Canadian-built Bombardier Global 6500September 25, 2026Read more
DefenseCanada’s first F-35 flies while Ottawa still reviews 88-fighter purchaseFirst Canadian aircraft completed its maiden flight in Texas, but the government has yet to decide whether it will proceed with the full planned fleetSeptember 24, 2026Read more
DefenseRoyal Canadian Air Force receives first Airbus H135 trainer helicopterCT-153 Juno will be used under Canada's Future Aircrew Training program, with remaining deliveries scheduled through 2028June 21, 2026Read more
DefenseFirst Canadian A330 MRTT takes shape in Spain ahead of 2027 deliveriesAircraft appears in primer colors with refueling boom and hose-and-drogue pods already installedJune 09, 2026Read more
DefenseRoyal Canadian Air Force to Fly Pilatus PC-21 as Primary TrainerCompanies contracted to provide training have placed an order for 19 aircraft from the Swiss manufacturer to be delivered from 2026November 29, 2024Read more
DefenseBoeing awarded contract to supply 17 P-8A Poseidon to Canada and GermanyTwo countries will receive their maritime patrol planes through the US Navy and it will cost $3.4 billionMarch 01, 2024Read more
DefenseCanada orders four Airbus A330 MRTT tankersCanadian government will also convert another five A330-200s to air refueling and transport standardJuly 25, 2023Read more