Recent procurement of F-35 stealth bombers by Canada’s allies have reignited the debate on whether or not Canada has made the right decision on the future of the RCAF.
Tag: F-35
The Current State of U.S.–Taiwan Military Procurement
David Sutton discusses the complexities of providing military equipment to Taiwan in the face of technological rivalry and political pressure from Beijing.
Fine Balance: Weighing Canadian Interests in Procurement, Economics, and Integrity
The Integrity Regime ensures that Canadian defence procurement remains open, transparent, and viable. Yet what is there to ensure that Canada’s defence industry remains profitable?
The F-35 and Canadian Defence Procurement: Part IV
The F-35 has had a turbulent time in Canadian defence procurement. Aleksi Korpela discusses the debate in Canada over CF-18 replacement from 2010 to 2016 and the vitality of the F-35 option.
The New Top Gun? Russia’s Fifth-Generation Stealth Fighter
Russian officials have extolled the T-50 jet fighter as the new top-gun stealth aircraft – but is it really? Aleksi Korpela takes a closer look at PAK FA and its procurement history.
Renowned of All the Lands: Canada’s Engagement with Australia and New Zealand
Following the 65th anniversary of the Battle of Kapyong, Paul Pryce discusses Canada’s enduring defence partnership with Australia and New Zealand.
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.
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.
Matching Reality with Necessity: A Defence Policy to 2025
The NATO Association of Canada presents “Matching Reality with Necessity: A Defence Policy to 2025”