David Pugliese
David Pugliese is the Canada correspondent for Defense News.
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Canada dials up defense spending with an eye on bridges to Europe
The new money will allow Canada to reach by April 2026 the NATO goal of spending two percent of GDP on defense.
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.
Carney vows to retool Canada’s weapons sourcing amid Trump threats
The new prime minister has promised to focus more on Canadian-built defense products and shift spending away from the purchases of U.S.-built equipment.
Canada tees up military helicopter investment worth almost $13 billion
Officials said they will start working with industry this summer.
Facing Trump’s threats, Canada shifts defense links away from US
Trump’s threats of economic punishment and annexation have prompted Canada to forge new defense alliances, particularly with European countries.
Canada kicks off submarine tender after survey of global vendors
Canada wants to have up to 12 new boats within ten-plus years, in line with the country's security aspirations as an Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic nation.
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.
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.
