Barack Obama may have hailed the British government’s commitment to spend two per cent of GDP on defence, though it now transpires that Chancellor George Osborne had made “significant changes” to the way Britain calculates its military budget.
Procurement
The NATO Association of Canada’s Procurement Program provides Canadians with analyses of trends relating to Canadian and international defense procurement and illustrates how these trends affect NATO’s collective mission capabilities. The program also provides in-depth discussion regarding the bureaucratic management, specific trade controls and various other institutional processes governing the defense industry and defense acquisitions, while integrating elements of international trade and economics.
A Tale of Two Air Forces: The Air Arms of Malaysia and Indonesia (Part One)
In part one of a two article series, Shahryar Pasandideh examines the Air Forces of Indonesia and Malaysia.
A Proud Company in Decline: The Long and Troubled History of Colt (Part Two)
In the second part of a two article series, Stefan Konrad examines Colt’s financial problems and declining market share.
Canadian Airpower Doctrine: A New Flight Path?
The Royal Canadian Air Force has a new top commander: Lieutenant General Michael J. Hood. Paul Pryce discusses the new commander’s vision for Canadian airpower.
A Proud Company in Decline: The Long and Troubled History of Colt (Part One)
In part one of a two article series, Stefan Konrad explores the corporate history and financial struggles of Colt’s Manufacturing Company.
The C6 Upgrade: A Big Deal or a Little Electioneering?
After almost 40 years of use, the Canadian Forces is looking to upgrade the C6 general purpose machinegun. But what motivates this update? Paul Pryce discusses.
‘The Sea Hath No King’: The Sea King Replacement and Lessons in Military Procurement- Part II
In Part II, Kelsey Berg analyzes the complications and shortcomings that were tied to the military spending of Canada’s Sea King Replacement project.
‘The Sea Hath No King’: The Sea King Replacement and Lessons in Military Procurement- Part I
In Part I, Kelsey Berg examines Canada’s Sea King Replacement project leading up to the procurement of the new Cyclone maritime helicopters.
Renewal for the Canadian Rangers
Paul Pryce highlights the upcoming procurement of a new rifle for the Canadian Rangers, an important branch of the Canadian Army. After 70 years, a replacement was sorely needed.
Unsustainable Forces
Kelsey Berg looks at the Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF) recent acquisition of the Cyclone Helicopters and its procurement strategy. Additionally, she explores the gap between the current structure of the CAF’s available funding, the ‘ambition-capability’ gap and how this will affect the future of the CAF.