DND Provides Update On The Cormorant Mid-Life Upgrade Project
Project Update
Since we've had multiple Cormorant questions in the Q&A the last few weeks, I thought it would be worthwhile to post this small update on the Cormorant Mid-Life Upgrade that was put to press today.
The DND provided the following images and statement confirming first flight of the newly upgraded CH-149:
Yesterday, the first CH-149 modified under the Cormorant Midlife Upgrade Project completed its first flight, bringing us closer to delivering a modernized Search And Rescue helicopter for the RCAF later in 2027
They should be purchasing more of these choppers to replace the abysmal Cyclones. Final assembly by IMP instead of giving more money to American companies and workers.