David Pugliese
David Pugliese is the Canada correspondent for Defense News.
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Canada faces dense defense-acquisition docket as F-35 review looms
Prime Minister Mark Carney named his new Cabinet on May 13 which included David McGuinty as defense minister and Stephen Fuhr as defense-acquisition chief.
Canadian award to Leonardo undercuts Sikorsky’s helo offer
The move undercuts recent efforts by Sikorsky to convince Canada to buy its civilian S-92 helicopters for search and rescue.
Sikorsky’s pitch for Canada: Our new helos are cheaper than upgrading yours
Sikorsky plans to offer Canada its S-92 civilian helicopter for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s search and rescue operations.
Canada adds new cybersecurity center, hikes funding for electronic spy agency
The Canadian government will significantly improve its cyber security capabilities with funding increases to the Department of National Defence’s electronic spy agency and with the creation of a new cyber security center.
Canada names suppliers approved to bid in future fighter competition
Five European and U.S. aerospace firms have been approved to take part in the upcoming competition to provide Canada with a new fighter jet.
NATO’s tanker, AWACS programs see membership increase
Canada has decided to rejoin NATO’s airborne warning and control system program program, while Belgium has agreed to buy into the alliance’s tanker program — a pair of moves expected to strengthen NATO’s indigenous air capability.
Canada threatens to stop helicopter deliveries if Philippines misuses aircraft
Canada is reviewing the sale of 16 helicopters to the Philippine Air Force after concerns were raised about human rights abuses in the Southeast Asian country.
Raytheon lands $570M deal to upgrade Canada’s naval defense system
Each of the 12 Royal Canadian Navy Halifax-class frigates carry a Phalanx Close-In Weapon System.
Boeing a no-show at industry day for Canada jet buy
Boeing has been involved in a dispute with Canada that started last year when the company asked the U.S. Commerce Department to investigate Canadian aerospace firm Bombardier.
Potential ‘harm’ to economy now a factor in all Canada defense competitions
In a move that is clearly aimed at Boeing, Canada will now determine the winning firms for its defense equipment projects not only based on the benefits a company can provide but also the “harm” individual corporations have on the Canadian economy.
