Despite delays, Ottawa pushes ahead with Cyclone chopper plan

The “worst procurement in the history of Canada” has suffered another setback, with Ottawa announcing it now plans to get its long-awaited fleet of maritime helicopters in 2018, or 10 years behind schedule.

In a news release late on Friday, the federal government announced a deal with aircraft-manufacturer Sikorsky to start receiving 28 “fully capable” CH-148 Cyclone helicopters in four years.

The helicopters are designed to replace the nearly 50-year-old Sea Kings on the Royal Canadian Navy’s frigates for military operations around the world.

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