Ottawa plans to equip the Armed Forces with American surveillance aircraft - La voix du Sud

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Ottawa plans to equip the Armed Forces with American surveillance aircraft - La voix du Sud

OTTAWA — Canada is considering buying a fleet of military surveillance planes from American aerospace giant Boeing without going through a tender. The federal Department of Procurement says that Canada has sent a letter to the U.S. government requesting more information, including a price, for up to 16 P-8 Poseidon aircraft and related equipment. The department says the request follows discussions with industry and close allies about potential r…