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Preparing for the Unthinkable? Russian Intelligence Activity in Finland and Sweden
Aleksi Korpela discusses Russian intelligence activities in Finland and Sweden and the growing military threat.
The F-35 and Canadian Defence Procurement: Part III
In a series on the history of the F-35 in Canadian defence procurement, Aleksi Korpela discusses the CF-18 replacement debate from 2005 to 2010 and the disadvantages of competitive sourcing in major defence acquisitions.
The F-35 and Canadian Defence Procurement: Part II
In a series on the history of the F-35 in Canadian defence procurement, Aleksi Korpela discusses the system development and demonstration phase of the Joint Strike Fighter program and the importance of aircraft stealth in modern air operations.
Improving Canada’s Defence Procurement
Aleksi Korpela explains the interconnected nature of the problems in Canadian defence procurement as an introduction to Canada’s Defence Perspectives 2020-2050: Recapitalization and the Canadian Forces.
The F-35 and Canadian Defence Procurement: Part I
In a series on the history of the F-35 in Canadian defence procurement, Aleksi Korpela explores the creation of the Joint Strike Fighter program and the motivation for Canadian involvement from 1997-2001.
The National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy: Progress and Prospects
Aleksi Korpela discusses the current progress and problems of Canada’s National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy.
The Long, Winding Road of CH-148 Procurement
Aleksi Korpela outlines the troublesome acquisition of the CH-148 and the cost of delays in project delivery.
DND’s Independent Spending Authority to Increase to $5 million
The Department of National Defence to increase spending authority on goods and services to $5 million. The change will take place in early 2016 and be instituted through a phased implementation process.
Of Fire and Ice: Russia’s Militarization of the Arctic
Airbases, Arctic warfare troops, and air-defence systems. Aleksi Korpela maps out Russia’s militarization of the Arctic from Pechenga to Wrangel Island.