The CF-25/CF-18 saga could be decided today in Ottawa
http://www.canadianmanufacturing.com...-today-179293/
Three options are outlined
Having a competition
Buying without a competition
Stopgap purchase of Super Hornets
Leaders of both Boeing and Lockheed Martin speak in Ottawa
http://skiesmag.com/news/boeing-lock...-speak-ottawa/
Boeing recently sold 40 Superhornets to the Kuwaiti's at $335 million per plane which means the Liberal estimate of $65 million a plane was probably our defense minister talking out of his a$$.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/...ticle32970784/
Quote:
While straight comparisons are never easy in military procurement, Kuwait’s recent purchase of 40 Super Hornets for $13.5-billion raises questions about Canada’s ability to meet its own financial targets for new fighter jets.
he deal means Kuwait will be paying an average of $335-million per aircraft, a price that includes training, spare parts and engines, weaponry and logistical support.During the 2015 election campaign, the Liberals said they could acquire their own fleet of Super Hornets at a flyaway price (which does not include training or spare parts) of $65-million per unit; by way of comparison, the Liberals said the Lockheed Martin F-35, which had been favoured by the Conservatives, had a flyaway price of $175-million per aircraft.
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There will be pressure on Canada to increase their military spending as well as Trump has commented negatively on NATO allies who aren't pulling their weight spending wise