In five years time, The Canadian government will need to make a decision concerning the CF-18 replacements. Having an open competition where F-35s win may provide a closer scenario where Canada can acquire the right equipment, at the right price, at the right time. Must we only pick two?
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.
Killer Robots & Autonomous Machines… 3 New Technologies You Need to Know About
The dawn of a new technological revolution is here, and it appears to be completely autonomous. With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous weapons technology, many countries have increased their military might through a new form of an arms race that will change the face of warfare. Israel, South Korea, and the United Read More…
A Strong Intellectual Property Regime: Developing R&D Capabilities and Spurring Innovation
Carolyn Wong explores the advantages of a strong intellectual property regime.
Anti-Personnel Landmine Use in 2015
Editor Jemma Finnegan explores the use, production, stockpiling, and transfer of AP landlines in 2015
Interview with Captain Ruis
Julie-Anne interviews CH-147F pilot, Captain Jacqueline Ruis.
Sharpening NATO’s Technological Edge: Adaptive Partnerships and the Innovative Power of Alliance Industry
Join us at the annual three-day event, which is organised by the NATO Communications and Information (NCI) Agency and AFCEA Europe, and in collaboration with the Host Nation – this year Canada – that will take place on 24-26 April 2017 in Ottawa. The conference will build on the 2016 Warsaw Summit decision stressing Read More…
Are the F-35’s Enough?
Claudia Nieroda discusses the need to diversify the Canadian government’s procurement portfolio.
A Made in Canada Defence Industrial Policy: The Industrial and Technological Benefits Policy
Are industrial and technological benefits being maximized under the The Industrial and Technological Benefits policy?
OMX: Current Opportunities
Lockheed Martin Lockheed Martin is seeking proposals from Canadian companies interested in expanding and investing in Oman. They will work with the successful proposal(s) to put together a potential offset project that meets the Oman offset guidelines. Private Client A global company with presence in Canada is looking for companies interested in providing budgetary quotes Read More…
Unarmed VS. Armed: the Canadian UAV debate
Claudia Nieroda discuses the debate surrounding the Canadian procurement of unarmed UAVs.