In what will be the most expensive Air Force investment in more than 30 years, the federal government is seeking 88 advanced fighters to replace a fleet of 94 aging CF-188 Hornets at a cost of between $15 billion to $19 billion. The Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) confirmed on July 31 that three government and industry consortia had met the bid deadline, which was extended twice in March and June because of COVID-19.
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