Canada to award contract for new fighter jet by 2021, says RCAF commander

RCAF commander Lt.-Gen. Michael Hood says he expects a contact to be awarded for the new fleet of 88 fighter jets for his service by 2021.
Hood, at the Dubai air show, spoke to a number of media outlets including Defense News and Flight Global.
Hood confirmed what has already been reported about the release of a request for proposals coming in 2019. Postmedia reported that date earlier this year, citing a statement from Public Services and Procurement Canada.
 “A 2019 RFP would get us