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.
Shipyards Clash Over Canadian Supply Ship Program
A project to provide Canada with a commercial supply vessel has sparked conflict among US, British and Canadian shipyards
Canada Setting the Scene for Future Pilot Training Program
Canada’s military has started work on a multibillion-dollar program designed to train its future pilots over a 20-year period.
Canadian Naval Industry Eyes Boost From F-35 Pullout
Canadian firms may lose business if the country leaves the F-35 program, but its maritime industry eyes a potential windfall
Liberal Win in Canada Dims Prospects for F-35 Buy
Canada will see a major shift in defense policy with the election of a new Liberal Party government.
Canada's Navy In Talks To Rent Spanish Replenishment Ship
Spain and Canada are negotiating the deployment of a Spanish replenishment ship with Canada's North Atlantic fleet.
Election Will Determine Canadian Role in F-35 Program
Whether Canada withdraws from the F-35 program will be decided next week as Canadians vote in national elections.
Canada To Lease Commercial Vessel To Refuel Navy Ships
Canada’s Navy expects to use a leased commercial ship until at least 2021 for refueling its warships at sea
Militarized Smartphones vs. Radio-based Technology
VICTORIA, British Columbia - General Dynamics is hoping to convince the Canadian Army that fielding a portable secure internet system along with battlefield smart phones holds the key to providing communications and navigation systems for its soldier
Election Will Determine F-35's Future in Canada
How Canada will replace its fighter aircraft and whether it continues its involvement in the Iraq war will be decided by the outcome of the country’s federal election in October.
