David Pugliese
David Pugliese is the Canada correspondent for Defense News.
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Construction begins on new fleet of warships for Royal Canadian Navy
The project will see the construction of 15 warships to replace the current fleet of Halifax-class frigates.
For Canada, multibillion-dollar training program is the FAcT of the matter
The Royal Canadian Air Force plans to combine two training programs under a single, multibillion-dollar project.
US, Canada talks underway to decide if the F-35 will be pulled from Canada’s fighter competition
Feedback from aircraft suppliers is continuing to be collected by the Canadian government, but officials say they will respect any decision to opt out of bidding, should the U.S. opt out.
Canadian watchdog sounds alarm over F-18 purchase, military priorities
Canada currently operates a fleet of CF-18 fighters but is lacking in a plan to modernize those aircraft for modern warfare, according to a report released by Auditor General Michael Ferguson.
Dassault withdraws from Canada’s fighter jet competition
Dassault Aviation had been approved by the Canadian government for a fighter jet competition and intended to offer the Royal Canadian Air Force the Rafale fighter jet.
Canada to accept bids for new fighter jet in May — here are the potential competitors
The aircraft will replace Canada’s current fleet of CF-18 fighter jets.
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.
