Defence Minister Anita Anand will be providing an update on Canada's plan to replace its fleet of existing fighter jets during a news conference Monday morning.

The Canadian Press reported last month that the Department of National Defence received approval to spend $7 billion on 16 F-35 fighter jets along with related gear, technology and facilities.

The expected move is part of a decade-long effort to buy 88 fighter jets to replace aging CF-18s.

The project, which is worth $15 billion to $19 billion, aims to deliver the first replacement aircraft as early as 2025.

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