Canada’s defence spending spike leads to boost in RCAF flight times: commander
2 sources·Updated July 26, 2026
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- Globe and Mail Biz·1h agoSpike in defence spending is boosting flight times, RCAF chief says
Yearly RCAF flying hours, which fell over the past decade, are now on an upswing thanks to a boost in defence funding
Read at Globe and Mail Biz → - Global News Canada·4h agoCanada’s defence spending spike leads to boost in RCAF flight times: commander
The RCAF is acquiring a lot of new aircraft: fighter jets and surveillance craft that require new infrastructure and security, search-and-rescue planes, and refuelling tankers.
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