Absolutely not, and as you're well aware, we have entered into a contract for the delivery of 88 of the F-35s. Just last week, we also announced the procurement of up to 16 new P-8s for multi-mission aircraft.
In my conversations with General Kenny, he has been very clear that the acquisition of these new aircraft, both the multi-mission and the new fighter aircraft, really creates an opportunity for him to turn around the challenge they have faced in recruiting and training new pilots. It's an expensive proposition. We talked about the cost of training these pilots, but we remain committed to it.
We are acquiring the aircraft that the Royal Canadian Air Force needs, and those newly acquired aircraft will create new opportunities for us to meet our recruitment, training and retention goals.
No, we are not withdrawing from any missions. In fact, Mr. Bezan—