Aircraft
Canada’s Future Fighter Selection Enters the Final Straight
The long-running saga of what will be Canada’s next fighter could be decided in 2022 following the submission of bids from the three competitors.
A Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 flies over Iraq in November 2015 during Operation Impact, Canada’s ongoing contribution to anti-Daesh operations. The “legacy” Hornets are due to be replaced from 2025. (Photo: Canadian Department of National Defence)
A Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 flies over Iraq in November 2015 during Operation Impact, Canada’s ongoing contribution to anti-Daesh operations. The “legacy” Hornets are due to be replaced from 2025. (Photo: Canadian Department of National Defence)

The Canadian government has received proposals from the three eligible suppliers bidding to meet the country’s Future Fighter Capability Project requirement, which seeks 88 aircraft to replace the current fleet of CF-18 and ex-Australian F/A-18 Hornets. All three bidders responded to the request for proposals issued a year ago by the deadline of July 30.


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