The federal government announced Friday that it's buying six new Global 6500 jets from Bombardier to replace its existing fleet of four CC-144 Challengers.

A government statement said the $753-million contract includes production, training for aircrew, maintenance personnel and any military modifications that will be required.

The jets will be built and maintained in Canada, where the government said it will create hundreds of direct and indirect jobs in engineering, assembly and maintenance that will include participation by more than 60 companies.

That participation, the government said, will support Canada’s aerospace industry by advancing research and development initiatives that it says will strengthen the domestic supply chain. WATCH | Government announces jet purchase:

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