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Thursday, June 27, 2013

DTN News - CANADA DEFENSE NEWS: Boeing Delivers Canada's 1st CH-147F Chinook Helicopter

DTN News - CANADA DEFENSE NEWS: Boeing Delivers Canada's 1st CH-147F Chinook Helicopter

Source: DTN News - - This article compiled by Roger Smith from reliable sources Boeing
(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - June 27, 2013: Boeing [NYSE: BA] delivered the first of 15 new CH-147F Chinook helicopters to the Royal Canadian Air Force on June 21, making Canada the operator of one of the most capable Chinook variants delivered to the global market.

The aircraft’s features include a modernized airframe with a long-range fuel system, upgraded electrical system, fully integrated Common Avionics Architecture System cockpit, and Digital Automatic Flight Control System. The aircraft also has improved survivability features including a Directional Infrared Countermeasures system.

“Since receiving the contract in 2009, Boeing has executed the program on or ahead of schedule for every major milestone, including first flight and now the delivery of the first aircraft,” said Chuck Dabundo, Boeing vice president, Cargo Helicopters.

The first CH-147F was accepted by the Royal Canadian Air Force’s 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, and will be followed by six additional aircraft over the remainder of 2013. The Canadian government awarded Boeing a contract for 15 Medium-to-Heavy-Lift Helicopters (MHLH) and in-service support in June 2009; all deliveries are scheduled to be completed by June 2014.

Boeing will provide in-service support to the MHLH fleet for the next 20 years under a Performance-Based Logistics contract. The company has already awarded six contracts to Canadian suppliers for services under the program.

“Canadian industry will play a key role in our support for MHLH, building on what is already an incredibly successful partnership,” said Raymond Haddad, Boeing director of Chinook Rotorcraft Support.

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DTN News - CANADA DEFENSE NEWS: F-35 Stealth Fighter Program Faces Day Of Reckoning

DTN News - CANADA DEFENSE NEWS: F-35 Stealth Fighter Program Faces Day Of Reckoning

Source: DTN News - - This article compiled by Roger Smith from reliable sources CTV

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - April 3, 2012: National Defence and Public Works face a day of reckoning today as the auditor general releases a much anticipated report on the troubled F-35 stealth fighter program.

A draft copy of Auditor General Michael Ferguson's report has been making the rounds in Ottawa for weeks.

Sources say it criticizes the government for not doing its pricing homework and failing to follow procurement rules in the largest ever military hardware purchase.

The Canadian Forces wants to buy 65 stealth fighters to replace the aging fleet of CF-18 jet fighters.

The Conservative government says it will pay US$75 million per aircraft when it starts buying them in 2016, which some critics say is too low by half.

The U.S. and Britain signed contracts for the delivery of early-production aircraft at between US$140 million and US$145 million each, but Canadian officials have long insisted that the price will drop as the assembly line ramps up.

Thursday, March 10, 2011

DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: Canada F-35 Jets Cost To Soar To $29Billion: Watchdog

DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: Canada F-35 Jets Cost To Soar To $29Billion: Watchdog

Source: DTN News - - This article compiled by Roger Smith from reliable sources By Meagan Fitzpatrick, CBC News

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - March 10, 2011: The total cost of the Conservative government's plan to purchase 65 F-35 fighter jets over 30 years is close to $29.3 billion — billions more than previously estimated, according to Parliament's budget watchdog.

The pricetag includes both the purchase price and long-term sustainment costs for the jets. "Total ownership" of the program had previously been estimated at $16 to $18 billion.
Parliamentary budget officer Kevin Page, who has cast doubt before on the government's accounting practices, was asked by the Liberal Opposition to look at the F-35 deal with U.S. defence giant Lockheed Martin.

Previous reports by Page have questioned the government's deficit projections and its plan to cut the size and cost of the federal bureaucracy.

Thursday's report again puts him at odds with the Conservatives and gives weight to opposition party arguments that the purchase of the jets would cost more than the government has been saying.

To arrive at his estimate of $29.3 billion, Page said he used a "top-down" model that considered historical trends on the cost of aircraft and key cost drivers. Page estimates the acquisition cost for the fleet at $9.7 billion and the ongoing sustainment cost for it at $19.6 billion. The sustainment cost breaks down as follows:
initial logistics set-up cost: $1.7 billion;
operating and support cost: $14 billion;
overhaul and upgrade cost: $3.9 billion.
Page cautions that any cost estimates, his own or those from other sources, should be viewed in the context of the methodology used and data available. He said he asked the department of national defence for clarification on the methodology it has used to arrive at its estimates.
"DND confirmed that such an analysis has not yet been undertaken," the report says.
Defence Minister Peter MacKay reacted quickly to Page's report.
A spokesman for the minister said national defence experts "stand by their cost projections." Jay Paxton said the government has committed $9 billion to acquire the planes and $250 to $300 million annually over a 20-year period to support the planes.
"This report is intended as a preliminary set of data for discussion. The F-35 is the only jet that can meet the needs of the Air Force, as noted by Mr. Page. Simply put, this is the best plane for the best price and we are confident in our acquisition," Paxton said.
Page was asked to weigh in on whether a competitive bid would have saved money compared to the cost of the sole-sourced deal, but Thursday's report doesn't include an opinion. Page says there is insufficient data for him to render an opinion on which procurement method would be best.
The Liberals want to cancel the deal and hold an open competition to buy new planes.
The timing of Page's report could prove to be critical because the Conservatives are weeks away from a possible defeat in the House of Commons. The budget is due to be presented on March 22 and if it doesn't pass, an election could follow. The government may also fall if a non-confidence motion is presented by the Liberal Opposition.
The Liberals have been using the F-35 deal as a line of attack against Harper.
The Conservatives plan to spend $9 billion on 65 planes to replace the CF-18s. The life cycle of that fleet is to end around 2017.
The Liberals say an open competition should have been held before the government decided to proceed with Lockheed Martin's jets. They are being purchased through the Joint Strike Fighter program, a multinational partnership that will see Lockheed Martin produce thousands of jets.
The government says it would be irresponsible to cancel the purchase of the jets, a plan developed with Canada's NATO partners, and Defence Minister Peter MacKay insists the cost of the jets is firm.
MacKay said cancelling the deal would "endanger the lives of Canadian pilots" and "endanger the sovereignty of this country."
The government also says the deal would bring millions of dollars in benefits to the Canadian aerospace industry through contracts.
MacKay defended the $9-billion figure in the House of Commons Wednesday.
"We have committed $9 billion for the acquisition of 65 aircraft. These are the same aircraft that the party opposite committed to back in 1997," MacKay said, in reference to Liberal government's involvement in an earlier phase of the fighter jet program.
"This $9 billion is committed not only for the cost of the 65 aircraft, but also the associated weapons system, supporting infrastructure, initial spares, training simulators, contingency funds and project operating costs," MacKay said.
Page warns that the total pricetag for the F-35s is subject to change due to a number of factors including: possible modifications to the technical specifications of the aircraft, any reductions in the number of planes countries participating in the Joint Strike Fighter program end up purchasing and the "circumstances prevailing" when the planes are due for a mid-life overhaul.
He also points out that his analysis of the F-35 program is based largely on historical data and that the possibility exists that the F-35 deal won't fit with historical cost trends. "This means that it is possible that the F-35 constitutes an outlier, in that its costs might be significantly different relative to what the historical trend would suggest," the report states.
The fighter jet program has already been plagued by delays and cost overruns during the development phase of the aircraft. Page's report says that if those problems translate into a higher purchase cost, "overall production volume may be threatened."
Liberal industry critic Marc Garneau has argued that the government has refused to be honest with Canadians about the procurement deal and all its costs, and that money likely would be saved if an open competition were held.
"What they are telling us is that we're going to buy aircraft, but we're not going to tell you how much they cost," said Garneau on Wednesday.
"They refuse to issue a tender to ensure the Canadian Air Force is getting the best aircraft at the best price."

*Link for This article compiled by Roger Smith from reliable sources By Meagan Fitzpatrick, CBC News

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Monday, October 18, 2010

DTN News: Canada Awards Harris C$273 Million CF-18 Contract

DTN News: Canada Awards Harris C$273 Million CF-18 Contract

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(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - October 18, 2010: Canada has awarded Harris Corp a nine-year C$273 million ($270.3 million) contract to help service its fleet of CF-18 fighter jets, the communications and information technology company said on Sunday.

The Florida-based company said the contract is for a six-year period plus three additional option years.

Harris said its Canadian unit will provide repair and overhaul, engineering support, program management, life cycle support and obsolescence and material management services to support the avionics systems on the jets.

Separately, the Canadian government said over 40 full-time positions will be maintained in Calgary, Alberta on an annual basis for the length of the contract.

Canada last month extended a C$467 million maintenance contract for its CF-18 fleet with a division of L-3 Communications Holdings Inc.

The CF-18s are due to reach the end of their working lives in about 2020.

Ottawa earlier this year said it would replace them with 65 new F-35 jets from Lockheed Martin Corp for C$9 billion, a deal that has been criticized by opposition politicians.

CF-18 Fighter Jets: A versatile, world-class fighter aircraft, the supersonic CF-188 Hornet (or CF-18 as it is popularly known) can engage both ground and aerial targets. Its twin engines generate enough thrust to lift 24 full-size pick-up trucks off the ground.

As the Canadian Air Force’s frontline multi-role fighter, the CF-188 is used for air defence, air superiority, tactical support, training, aerobatic demonstration, and aerospace testing and evaluation.

The aircraft is equipped with a sophisticated radar system that can track targets in all weather and from great distances. A Sniper Advanced Targeting pod, which contains an infra-red (heat-sensitive) camera and TV camera, allows pilots to see targets at night and in low visibility conditions. The pod also has a laser designator to guide precision bombing, and a laser spot tracker. The newly acquired Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS) allows the pilot to effectively designate targets anywhere around the aircraft.

Because of its superior power and speed, and its exceptional tracking capabilities, the CF-188 has had great success in hundreds of military operations in Canada and around the world.

During the Gulf War, Canada sent 24 CF-188s to Qatar to participate in the American-led Desert Shield and Desert Storm campaigns. Canadian Air Force pilots flew more than 5700 hours and 2700 sorties.

Since the September 11 terrorist attacks, Canada’s fighter force is committed to protecting North America from future threats. As part of Operation Noble Eagle, NORAD’s mission to safeguard North American skies, CF-188s maintain a constant state of alert, ready to respond immediately to potential threats to continental security. Most recently, CF-188s were heard over the skies of British Columbia, where they provided around the clock support to the 2010 Olympic Games, helping to ensure that this special sporting event did not become a security event.

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Thursday, August 26, 2010

DTN News: Canadian Fighter Jets Intercept Russian Military Planes

DTN News: Canadian Fighter Jets Intercept Russian Military Planes * Canada Scrambles Jets to Repel 2 Russian Bombers 26 days ago * DTN News: Canadian Jets Repel Russian Bombers - July 30, 2010

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(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - August 26, 2010: Russi

a has been caught once again poking its nose in Canadian airspace.

Two Canadian fighter jets were called upon to intercept a pair of Russian military planes on Tuesday as they flew close to Canadian soil.

The CF-18s were scrambled to greet the Russian TU-95 Bear bombers after they were spotted about 56 kilometres north of Inuvik, N.W.T.

The CF-18 jets from 4 Wing Cold Lake base in Alberta shadowed the Russians until both planes turned around. The Canadian jets returned to base without incident.

A statement from the Prime Minister's Office on Wednesday said: "Thanks to the rapid response of the Canadian Forces, at no time did the Russian aircraft enter sovereign Canadian airspace."

Spokesman Dimitri Soudas said Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who is in the Canadian North for his annual Arctic tour, was briefed about the mission.

This isn't the first time Canadian jets were sent out to intercept potential intruders.

On Sept. 5, 2007, a CF-18 Hornet was scrambled from 4 Wing Cold Lake to escort a Russian bomber plane flying outside Canada's Arctic airspace.

Russia has increasingly been probing Arctic airspace as the former-Cold War power tries to re-establish itself on the world stage, analysts say.

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Wednesday, August 11, 2010

DTN News: US, Canada And Russia Having Unique Exercise In NORAD to Test Hijack Response

DTN News: US, Canada And Russia Having Unique Exercise In NORAD to Test Hijack Response

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(NSI News Source Info) PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colorado - August 11, 2010: The United States and Russia, which have more bluster than cooperation in their often contentious history, will have their jet fighters take turns pursuing a civilian plane across the Pacific Ocean this week in a first-of-its-kind exercise to test their response to a potential international hijacking. Aircraft and officers from Russia and the North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, a joint U.S.-Canadian agency, are to track the civilian plane, an executive-style jet that was playing the role of a hijacked civilian airliner. The goal is to test how well the two forces can hand off responsibility for the "hijacked" plane. The three-day exercise started Sunday in Alaska. Also participating in Operation Vigilant Eagle were both countries' civil air traffic control agencies. Officials on both sides of the trust-building military exercise chose a mutual, modern-day interest — the fight against terror — to create an incident that could entangle the two countries. "We try to anticipate any potential areas in which it might be necessary for us to launch fighter jets," said Major Michael Humphreys, a NORAD spokesman. A terrorist hijacking, he said, "is every bit as probable as any other" scenario. Moscow faces terrorist attacks by radicals from the North Caucasus. In March, suicide bombers killed 40 on the Moscow metro, and an explosion in November derailed a Moscow-bound train, killing 26. More recently, on July 29, a man caused a hijacking scare at Moscow's Domodedovo Airport when he seized a plane with 105 passengers and crew for about two hours.

The United States is still wrestling with terrorist threats to airplanes and subways nearly nine years after the Sept. 11, 2001, hijackings. A Nigerian man is accused of trying to blow up a jetliner over Detroit on Dec. 25. Authorities thwarted a purported plot to carry out three suicide bombings on New York subways in September 2009. It is unlikely that Vigilant Eagle was devised to deal with a specific threat, said John Pike, director of Globalsecurity.org, which tracks military and homeland security news. The purpose is more likely a combination of confidence building and rooting out any communication and jurisdictional problems before they crop up in a real emergency, he said. Pike cited the Korean Air Lines flight that the Soviet Union shot down in 1983, killing 269 people. There was an "interface" problem between the Americans and the Soviets because they were looking at different information, Pike said. "I could easily imagine [NORAD] looked at this and said, 'We don't know if we have the phone number of Russian air defense.' This is not something you'd want to improvise on the fly." Progress has come in fits and starts since the Soviet Union collapsed, leaving Russia without the Soviet satellite nations. But the two countries have performed many joint exercises, including search-and-rescue scenarios, and have participated in multinational peacekeeping missions in places like Bosnia. This is the first U.S.-Russian exercise involving NORAD, a U.S.-Canadian command that patrols the skies over North America, Humphreys said. NORAD's headquarters are at Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado. Vigilant Eagle calls for NORAD F-22s flown by U.S. pilots to follow the "hijacked" plane west across the Pacific until it gets closer to Russian airspace, where Russian MiG-31s take over. On the return trip east, the process will be reversed. Airborne warning and surveillance aircraft from each country will also take part. Officers from Russia, Canada and the United States were aboard the target plane to observe, along with an interpreter. For a short time during the handoff, fighter jets from both sides were to be alongside the target plane. The exercise comes at a time of improving relations between Washington and Moscow, after a low point in August 2008 when Russia sent troops into Georgia to side with a secessionist movement, drawing U.S. criticism. Also complicating the relationship was the U.S. plan to put part of a missile defense system in Central Europe. That drew objections from Moscow because of the proximity to Russia's western border. Vigilant Eagle, originally planned for August 2008, was postponed indefinitely as relations soured. In early 2009, the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama began pursuing a "reset" with Russia, and relations began to improve. Both sides may have something to gain from military-to-military cooperation beyond the practical knowledge that comes from a joint exercise. The United States benefits from having better integration and cooperation with the Russian military elite, a group often seen as anti-Western, said Andrew Kuchins, a fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington. "The more we can do of that, the better the mutual understanding will be," he said. Russia, which is overhauling its military structure, will benefit from the chance to see how the all-volunteer U.S. force works, with its strong corps of noncommissioned officers, said Alexander Golts, an independent military analyst in Moscow. "The Defense Ministry quite a while ago rejected the idea of mass mobilization and woke up to the idea" of a professional army, Golts said. The need for a permanent, professional force capable of rapid deployment became obvious in the 2008 war in Georgia, he said. Russia "welcomes any experience the country can gather to strengthen the ability" of a noncommissioned officer corps, he said.

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