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Canada puts $800M Griffon helicopter upgrade on hold over technical 'complexity'

Summary by CBC News
The federal government has suspended the Royal Canadian Air Force's $800-million Griffon helicopter life-extension program amid technical problems and growing concerns over cost and complexity. The pause raises fresh questions about whether all 82 aircraft will be upgraded as Ottawa weighs an $18-billion replacement program and mounting NATO commitments.
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CBC News broke the news in Canada on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
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