Canada puts $800M Griffon helicopter upgrade on hold over technical 'complexity'
The Canadian government has paused an $800-million contract to upgrade its fleet of CH-146 Griffon helicopters due to technical complexities. The Department of National Defence and Bell Textron are currently renegotiating the scope of the project to address cost and scheduling concerns.
Why it matters
The delay impacts Canada's military readiness and highlights ongoing challenges in managing large-scale defense procurement contracts.
The multimillion-dollar refit has run into technical issues, say sources who spoke on a confidential basis because they weren't authorized to speak to the media.
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