David Pugliese
David Pugliese is the Canada correspondent for Defense News.
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Canada tees up military helicopter investment worth almost $13 billion
Officials said they will start working with industry this summer.
Canada to buy Boeing-made Poseidons in $5.9 billion deal
Canada will initially acquire 14 of the planes with the option to buy two additional P-8s at a later date.
Canada delays $3.6 billion Reaper buy until drones can work in Arctic
The need to operate at high northern latitudes requires the use of satellites and communication components not previously integrated on the MQ-9.
Boeing’s P-8 plane had unfair advantage in Canada tender, firms allege
Procurement officials have acknowledged they never sought input from Canadian firms or examined aircraft other than the P-8.
To maintain or replace? That is the question for Canada’s tank fleet.
Canada is deploying tanks on an overseas mission for the first time in more than a decade, but the future for the country’s armored fleet is uncertain.
Canada orders more Airbus A330 tankers, hires firm to convert planes
Canada’s contract with Airbus, which covers delivery of the four new A330s and conversion of the five used aircraft, is worth about $2.7 billion.
Made-in-Canada advocates rally against Ottawa’s Boeing P-8 preference
The premiers of Canada's two largest provinces have called for an open competition that would allow local vendors, namely Bombardier, to bid.
Canada ups Arctic surveillance capabilities to protect North America
The country is searching for sites along its border with the U.S. to install a new long-range radar designed to protect the continent.
Canada to buy anti-tank weapon, counter-drone tech for unit in Latvia
The country is also eyeing a soldier-portable very-short-range air defense system to equip units in Latvia.
Canada moves to rebuild search and rescue helicopter fleet
Canada is moving forward with a modernization program for its CH-149 Cormorant helicopters to allow them to keep flying until at least 2042.
