Is an 88-jet fleet already out of date?
In 2017, 88 jets were seen as ‘just enough’ for Canada to fulfill its obligations. Now, penny pinching has been replaced by a concern about how to spend at speed.
The rush to re-arm the Army
As military defence procurements go, the plan to purchase new rifles for the CAF is something of a no-brainer.
There’s no security without Indigenous sovereignty
The boost in defence spending won’t amount to much without first ensuring Inuit prosperity, which is key to Canadian authority in the Arctic.
Minister called to de-haze budget math on cuts to veterans’ medical cannabis reimbursement
The proposed $2.50-per-gram reduction in reimbursements could ‘fundamentally change’ veterans’ access to high-quality and affordable products, says Dr. Nick Withers.
Between a rock and a hard place
Canada’s latest contribution to a Ukraine aid package will once again reward U.S. firms while the Trump administration is trying to force Ukraine to accept Russia’s demands for a ceasefire agreement.
Building up Canada’s defence sector will depend on long-term homegrown support
The promised defence industrial strategy offers a significant opportunity to advance Canada’s innovation performance and the high-value jobs that should go with it. The biggest question is how we build the leadership and management skills that are essential for success.
When Canadians and Americans build together, we build stronger
For a century, our partnership has kept North America safe. It has built the world’s most capable defence industrial base, and ensured our Forces can move, fight, and win together.
F-35 fighter purchase takes flak
The Air Force brass can’t control public perception and the longer this Gripen versus F-35 debate continues, the more people become aware of the pros and cons of both aircraft types.
Joint co-operation needed to tackle spread of narcotics, says Colombian defence minister
Colombian Defence Minister Pedro Arnulfo Sánchez says the fight against international crime requires global solutions.
Gripen fighter jet purchase would allow Canada to assert sovereignty, says past chair of House Defence Committee McKay
The future success of trade talks with the U.S. will weigh heavily when Canada decides if it wants to buy the American F-35 plane, says consultant Eric Miller.
