Boeing is out of the running for Canada’s fighter jet procurement
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The competition to replace Canada's fighter jets now comes down to Lockheed Martin's F-35 stealth fighter and Sweden's Saab Gripen.
The federal government has confirmed Boeing’s Super Hornet fighter jet is officially out of the running to replace Canada’s CF-18s.
The official confirmation comes nearly a week after The Canadian Press first reported that Boeing had been told its bid for the $19-billion fighter jet contract did not meet Canada’s requirements.
The competition now comes down to Lockheed Martin’s F-35 stealth fighter and Sweden’s Saab Gripen.
More to come.
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