David Pugliese
David Pugliese is the Canada correspondent for Defense News.
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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.
Canada’s ban on Israeli arms sales baffles industry
The association representing Canadian defense firms says it is in the dark about the status of equipment exports to Israel.
Canadian leaders vow to be gentle in making defense-spending cuts
The government wants to preserve key programs in a quest to modernize military capabilities while executing reductions to the tune of $1.3 billion.
Canadian NATO troops in Latvia get air-defense, anti-tank upgrades
The new equipment spending comes as Western nations boost the capabilities of forces deployed in the eastern part of the alliance.
Canada readies for new, smaller truck fleet
Negotiations are ongoing and specific details of the contract won’t be available until it is signed later this year.
Canada to buy Boeing-made Poseidons in $5.9 billion deal
Canada will initially acquire 14 of the planes with the option to buy two additional P-8s at a later date.
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