In the light of an increasingly volatile security environment, NIgel Trimbly examines the Harper government’s response to calls by NATO to increase defense spending.
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.
The Mistral Suspended
Gabriel Mallows reports on the recent decision of the French government to suspend the sale of French warships to the Russian Navy
The Future of Canada’s Controversial VIP Transport Fleet
Stefan Konrad gives an in-depth analysis on the procurement strategy and controversy surrounding the Canadian government’s fleet of VIP jets.
Completing the Indian Nuclear Triad
Gabriel Mallows sheds light on the development of India’s nuclear submarine fleet
Canada’s Next-Generation Fighter: What are the Options?
Is the F-35 the right fighter jet for Canada? A comparison of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightening II and the Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet.
Emerging Procurement – Brazil’s Military Modernization
Gabriel Mallows weighs in on Brazil’s efforts to upgrade its armed forces as its global footprint deepens.
Canada’s Submarine Fleet and a Procurement Dilemma
Stefan Konrad discusses the problems facing Canada’s Victoria Class submarine fleet.
A New ‘Big Honking Ship’: A “Made in Canada” Solution? (Part IV/V)
In Part IV/V, Christopher Cowan analyzes the possibility of Canada producing its own amphibious assault ship.
An Important Success: Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy
After the Canadian government received criticism for other procurement projects, Stefan Konrad highlights the success behind Canada’s National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy.
Post-Afghanistan: Training for Environments other than Sand
Stuart Munnich looks at the challenges facing NATO member militaries from procurement to operations in a post-Afghanistan world.