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Royal Canadian Air Force
Coverage of Royal Canadian Air Force in the Nexus archive.
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- Canada puts $800M Griffon helicopter upgrade on hold over technical 'complexity'
The Canadian federal government has paused the Royal Canadian Air Force's $800-million Griffon helicopter upgrade program due to technical challenges and cost concerns. The suspension has raised doubts about completing upgrades for all 82 aircraft as Ottawa considers an $18-billion replacement program and NATO obligations.