It would be better to direct this question to Mr. Fuhr, as he is the secretary of state responsible for the procurement of such aircraft.
We, on the other hand, identify the needs of the Canadian Armed Forces. That is exactly why we created the Defence Investment Agency. We created it to make things more professional, to ensure the process is more efficient and to speed things up in a responsible manner.
So, the question on the procurement is one that arises during the planning phase, when decisions are being made, so it's best to check with Mr. Fuhr.
My understanding is that, within the Canadian Armed Forces, we are currently assessing our needs. Subsequently, our needs will be communicated to the agency responsible for a potential procurement.
