David Pugliese
David Pugliese is the Canada correspondent for Defense News.
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Canada vows fresh focus on Arctic defense, equipment purchases
Leaders in Ottawa worry about global warming making previously inaccessible parts of the country's north accessible to would-be adversaries.
Canada Expected To Scale Back Programs, Post Defense Review
The Canadian government is widely expected to scale back or eliminate some of the military’s planned equipment programs and could see niche roles emerge for the country’s military.
Canadian Participation in F-35 Program Remains Murky
Canada will pay its next installment to continue participation in the F-35 program, prompting confusion over its intentions for JSF
Canadian Aggressor Fleet Deal Could Open Doors Overseas
Firms are battling to win a billion dollar contract to provide Canada’s military with an aggressor aircraft training fleet
Canadian Panel To Guide Major Procurements
The Canadian government has formed a new Cabinet committee to shepherd high-profile defense purchases
Canada To Boost Spec Ops, Arms in Iraq While Withdrawing CF-18s
Canada’s new plan to significantly boost the size of its special forces commitment in Iraq and provide humanitarian aid has taken the sting out of the country’s decision to withdraw its fighter jets from coalition efforts against the Islamic State.
Canada Eyes Savings, Program Investments With Sustainment Initiative
Canada’s Department of National Defence is looking to send more maintenance work to private companies and improve efficiency on supporting weapon systems as it tries to save money.
Oshkosh Disputes Canadian Truck Award to Mack
Oshkosh Defense is challenging the Canadian government’s decision to award Mack Trucks a vehicle contract.
Special Forces Training for the Kurds?
Canada’s military is looking at the option of providing troops help train a new Kurdish special forces unit.
After Saudi Executions, New Canadian Leaders Still Back $15B Vehicle Deal
Canada’s recently elected Liberal Party government will review the approval process for defense exports but is standing behind a General Dynamics deal to sell Saudi Arabia billions of dollars of light armored vehicles.
