The Royal Canadian Air Force, and CFB Trenton could be getting new equipment in the battle against COVID-19.
According to the Ottawa Citizen, the RCAF is hoping to purchase an aeromedical bio-containment evacuation system.
The equipment can be outfitted to go on a Hercules or Globemaster aircraft, and is destined for 8-Wing by the end of October (estimate).
The article quotes DND spokesperson Dan Bouthillier, who says the project is in support of federal efforts to assist civil authorities and non-governmental partners in responding to major international and domestic emergencies.
The system will help move patients who have a highly infectious disease, like the Coronavirus.
The units are for individuals, staying in a hard shell coverage, that is light weight, and reuseable.
