The Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) may abandon its ongoing upgrade of 18 CP-140 Aurora patrol aircraft (a Canadian variant of Lockheed's P-3 Orion) in favor of purchasing new aircraft. Defence Minister Peter MacKay confirmed on September 20, 2007, that the department was considering winding down the CAD1.6 billion ($1.58) modernization effort. He also said that a decision would be made by November 20. Ottawa has already spent around CADI billion on the program, and could face hundreds of millions in penalties if the contracts are canceled.
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