Canadian Department of National Defence, OTTAWA: The Department of National Defence accepted the delivery of the 80th and final Phase I modernized CF-18 Hornet from Boeing International in a ceremony today at the L3 Communications MAS facility in Mirabel, Que. The event marked the completion of Phase I of the CF-18 modernization project.
Phase I is considered the cornerstone CF-18 modernization project, providing the fleet with secure communications interoperability. The upgrades completed include: a new radar; jam-resistant radios; a combined interrogator-transponder; stores management systems; mission computers; and embedded global positioning and inertial navigation systems.
Phase I, in collaboration with Phase II (which began its prototype modification in January 2006) will provide the Canadian Forces with a technologically advanced, reliable and effective fighter aircraft.
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