[2] In June 2017, the Canadian Armed Forces and Government of Canada announced their plan to procure a CC-150 Polaris replacement.

[4] In July 2023, the order was increased to nine aircraft,[5] eight of which will be MRTT and one for VIP transportation.

[6][7] Ottawa International Airport has been selected as the interim operating base for the first two aircraft.

[citation needed] The tankers will be equipped with both probe and drogue and flying boom refuelling equipment, permitting them to refuel any NATO or allied aircraft, which will also improve NORAD support.

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