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Eurofighter typhoon future4/6/2024 ![]() In a statement, Public Services and Procurement Minister Carla Qualtrough said she accepted Airbus's decision. "Together we continue in our focus of supporting the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces, growing skilled aerospace jobs across the country and spurring innovation in the Canadian aerospace sector." "Airbus Defence and Space is proud of our longstanding partnership with the Government of Canada, and of serving our fifth home country's aerospace priorities for over three decades," Jacques said in a statement. Simon Jacques, president of Airbus Defence and Space Canada, made a point of saying the company appreciated the professional dealings it had with defence and procurement officials. The move leaves only three companies in the $19 billion contest: Lockheed Martin Canada with its F-35 Boeing with the Super Hornet and Saab, which is offering an updated version of its Gripen fighter. The decision was made after a detailed review of the tender issued by the federal government in mid-July. One of the companies in the race to replace Canada's aging fleet of CF-18 jet fighters has dropped out of the competition.Īirbus Defence and Space, which was pitching the Eurofighter Typhoon, notified the Liberal government Friday that it was not going to bid. ![]()
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