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Airbus eyes Canadian military deal, further cooperation with Bombardier
Canada said last year it will launch an open competition to replace its aging fleet of fighter jets and a request for proposal for the open competition is expected in 2019. (uk.reuters.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Canada dosent need an attack aircraft like the F-35, they need a long range interceptor to protect its northern borders.
We do and we don't. Unfortunately we are constantly throwing in when a war breaks out and as part of NATO we send our boys and girls over to fight. We had a big presence in Desert Storm and Afghanistan but thankfully not the invasion of Iraq. I put the Rafale and Typhoon in the same category as the F-35 and would much rather one of those birds than the F35 dog - even before Boeing pulled their shit. Believe it or not, our fighter jets see a fair amount of activity for our usual apologetic Cdn ways!
Hi Jeff you are spot on. A retired Marine Corps Colonel who was a test pilot described the F-35 in the most disparaging terms. The only reason it looks good is a result of stripping out a lot of essential items. Fill it with 25 minutes of fuel to put a mind bending show,however, he said he would never fly that "pig" in any combat role. There are way too many glitches during a tortured development of its primary purpose. I read this in Aviation Weekly about a month ago. Yep this one's a DUD.
Agreed SAM! We need to be looking at the Rafale or the Typhoons. Both are excellent all round multi-mission capable. DND better look at the deal that creates the most jobs.
Canada will require technical spin-off for a multi billion dollar CONTRACT!
Canada will require technical spin-off for a multi billion dollar CONTRACT!
Maybe we are looking at the acquisition of the New Fighter Program from another angle. We should consider leasing the fighters we need. Sounds wacky, but the RAF lease aircraft from a lot of manufacturers then return them to their owners. Even Boeing only if they meet our needs until a better replacement can be purchased returning the aircraft to the owners. If Boeing wants to play in our home they should set up a temporary company under a new name. Boeing is currently despised by many Canadians. The RCAF should consider a leasing program based on the RAF model.
If Boeing wants to play they will change their profile and name. Even the name Boeing is still repugnant for Canadians after "those" bastards tried to kill Bombardier. They would be required to pay a multi-billion dollar secutity deposit to discourage the crap they pulled on our aviation industry is a key sector of our economy. The United States is only a business partner in Canada, maybe an ally. But certainly not a friend anymore. They have been robbing and trashing our economy long enough. NO MORE BOEING BS.
If Boeing wants to play they will change their profile and name. Even the name Boeing is still repugnant for Canadians after "those" bastards tried to kill Bombardier. They would be required to pay a multi-billion dollar secutity deposit to discourage the crap they pulled on our aviation industry is a key sector of our economy. The United States is only a business partner in Canada, maybe an ally. But certainly not a friend anymore. They have been robbing and trashing our economy long enough. NO MORE BOEING BS.
I really do prefer a twin engine aircraft when patrolling Canada's north or east & west coastlines. Bring the Eurofighter on. :-)
With the next Canadian election on the horizon prior to 2020 and Quebec votes needed by the Liberals, I would expect this Bombardier-Boeing dispute to remain in front of the public. The RFP will undoubtedly be written to encompass non-Boeing aircraft products. Realistically Canada doesn't need every fancy toy the military wants but aircraft with dependability and range.