Thank you for the question, Mr. Chair.
With respect to the number of aircraft, an analysis was done over the years. It was based on the prerequisites that were expected for the end of the decade, when the F-35s will be ready.
The aircraft has various technologies that are currently found on the CF-18s. I'm talking about the aircraft equipment, what it's capable of doing and how it is maintained. Technological advances enable us to get more flight capabilities with fewer aircraft. So we can keep the same number of skilled pilots, if we want, with a smaller fleet of aircraft.
In addition, the simulation available with the F-35 will enable us to use virtual training. Once again, we will be able to reduce the number of outings required to maintain the skills of our pilots. This is why the number is lower than 77, which is how many CF-18s we currently have. Actually, the technology allows us to have an equivalent capacity with fewer aircraft.