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Why Canada’s Air Force Is In Such Rough Shape

The CF-18, a Canadian version of the F/A-18 Hornet, has been Canada’s fighter of choice since the 1980s. As a variant of the F/A-18, it is a versatile multi-role fighter that poses a capable threat to ...
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Here's why Canada is expanding its CF-18 replacement program

Canada originally procured its fleet of McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornets in 1982, and the jets were dubbed the CF-18 when they entered service with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). The aging ...