Thank you.
A lot of work has gone on, both behind the scenes and in delivering for Canadians, in defence procurement. It started really with the robust work and consultation and technical expertise that went into the fully costed defence policy that we have: “Strong, Secure, Engaged”.
We also have a defence investment plan that lays out the planned investments in defence procurement for the next 10 years. It allows businesses in particular to anticipate what will be needed by the military so that they can make strategic investments in their own innovation and R and D.
We've also launched the future fighter jet procurement for the 88 replacement jets and expect the delivery of our first interim jet next year. The first large vessels that were designed and built under the NSS are in the water. We've launched an offshore fisheries and science vessel. We've launched the first AOPS.
We've done a contract for purchase and sale of a fixed-wing search and rescue aircraft. We've selected a preferred bidder for the Canadian surface combatant. We've issued an advance contract award for the maintenance of our frigates. We've cut steel on the first joint support ship at Seaspan. We announced that we will build a sixth AOPS. We have new tactical armoured patrol vehicles, new military pattern trucks, and new equipment for the Canadian Rangers.
We've actually delivered a lot in defence procurement.