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Award of Aircraft Contract to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. by National Defence

Awarded 18 Dec 2023

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Awarded18 Dec 2023
Value$1,792,979,385.49
ProvinceOntario
CategoryDefense & Aerospace
Expires in 6y 1mo8y 12mo term, 32% elapsed
Awarded 18 Dec 2023Expires 30 Nov 2032

National Defence awarded a contract to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc.

for aircraft and related services.

The contract, valued at CAD 1,792,979,385.49, involves goods and services with locations in Poway, CA, USA, and Ottawa, ON, Canada.

It was competitively sourced and was omitted from a previous public disclosure.

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