Boeing has reaffirmed its intention to remain involved in Canada's fighter competition, following a news report suggesting that it could be prepared to withdraw from the process. The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet manufacturer and rival Airbus Defence & Space, which is promoting the Eurofighter Typhoon, have complained in letters to Canada's Department of National Defence that the procurement process is unfairly favouring Lockheed Martin's F-35A, according to a Reuters report. "We appreciate the transparent nature of this competition, specifically the multiple opportunities to provide formal comments to the government of Canada on draft requests for proposals [RFPs]," says Boeing. "We continue to be very confident in the Super Hornet Block III's capabilities to meet the defence needs of Canada and Boeing's ability to bring unmatched benefits to the Canadian economy through the aerospace sector." The Canadian requirement is expected to total 88 new aircraft to replace its ageing CF-18s, with a deal potentially valued at C$15-19 billion.
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