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July 6, 2021 | Local, Aerospace, Security

Modernization of RCAF search and rescue helicopters deemed unaffordable '€” project on hold for now

A plan to modernize the Canadian military's search and rescue helicopters is on hold after the proposal received from the aircraft's manufacturer was deemed to'€¦

https://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/defence-watch/modernization-of-rcaf-search-and-rescue-helicopters-deemed-unaffordable-project-on-hold-for-now

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