The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) receives modern, mission-ready capabilities through the Strategic Tanker Transport Capability (STTC) project. As part of this effort, Canada is investing in the long-term operational readiness of the new CC‑330 Husky fleet. This includes providing the in‑service support required to ensure the aircraft's readiness and effectiveness while strengthening Canada's aerospace and defence industry.
Today, the Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, and the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, announced that the Defence Investment Agency (DIA) has awarded three long-term support contracts for the CC-330 Husky fleet. Two contracts were awarded to L3Harris MAS Inc. for maintenance and materiel support, and a third contract was awarded to Airbus Defence and Space S.A. for original manufacturer support services.
With a combined initial value of approximately $1.5 billion, the contracts provide specialized engineering, in-service support, repair and overhaul, and material management services to keep the CC-330 Husky fleet operational throughout its service life. These investments contribute to Canada achieving NATO's 2% defence spending target, ensuring the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) continue to receive the modern, mission‑ready capabilities they need.
These contracts include the work required to keep the aircraft safe, reliable and mission‑ready, including: routine heavy maintenance, regulatory and airworthiness compliance, spare parts management and specialized engineering support. This work is essential to preserving the fleet's operational relevance and long-term availability. The three contracts directly have the potential to create and maintain 720 jobs in Quebec, Ontario and Alberta, as well as contribute $90 million annually to Canada's gross domestic product (GDP). Beyond this, Canada's Industrial and Technological Benefits Policy applies to these contracts and will deliver economic value for Canadians through the creation of high-value jobs, innovation and economic growth in Canada.
These investments align with Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy, strengthening domestic industrial growth, ensuring Canada's aerospace and defence sectors can sustain key military capabilities and creating good-paying jobs for the future.
