The Government of Canada has awarded MAS, an L3Harris Technologies subsidiary, two contracts totaling approximately CA$1.1 billion for sustainment of the Royal Canadian Air Force’s nine CC-330 Husky multi-role tanker and transport aircraft. These include a 10-year maintenance contract and a seven-year materiel support contract, both with options to extend to 20 years. Work will be performed by MAS teams in Mirabel, Quebec.
The CC-330 Husky fleet supports in-flight refueling, strategic airlift, medical evacuations, and missions aligned with Arctic sovereignty and allied operations. MAS already provides mission systems and sustainment for other Canadian military aircraft fleets. The contracts ensure operational readiness through specialized engineering, in-service support, repair, overhaul, and material management.
Announced on March 30, 2026, by Ministers Joël Lightbound and Mélanie Joly, the awards form part of three contracts valued at CA$1.5 billion total, with a third going to Airbus Defence and Space for original manufacturer support. L3Harris will create over 60 skilled positions at main operating bases in Edmonton International Airport and 8 Wing Trenton.
Under Canada’s Industrial and Technological Benefits Policy, L3Harris commits to reinvesting 100% of the contract value domestically, engaging local suppliers including at least 15% small- and medium-sized businesses focused on research and development. Ugo Paniconi, MAS General Manager, stated, “Our work will enhance Canada’s readiness for global challenges by enhancing the Royal Canadian Air Force’s ability to conduct in-flight refueling, strategic transport, medical evacuations and other critical missions.”