Paul Pryce discusses the importance of Puma Strike in preparing Canadian pilots and aircrews for warm-weather operations.
Tag: Procurement
The VTOL X-Plane: Merging Speed with Agility
Julie-Anne Labonté discusses Aurora winning DARPA’s VTOL X-plane contract and the future of high-speed rotary aircraft.
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.
U.S. Air Force Releases Renderings of Nameless Long-Range Strike Bomber
Jeremy Paquin discusses the concept design and naming process of the Northrop Grumman’s long-range stealth bomber – the B-21.
The New Ad Hoc Cabinet Committee on Defence Procurement
Julie-Anne Labonté discusses the government’s creation of an ad hoc cabinet committee on defence procurement to tackle problems in Canadian defence acquisition.
RCN’s Blue-Water Capabilities: New Supply Ships
Benjamin Hess discusses Canada’s broken naval acquisition process and the procurement of joint support ships.
Afghan Air Force Receives New Wings
Julie-Anne Labonté discusses the bolstering of the Afghan Air Force and the training of Afghan pilots in the United States.
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.
The F-35 and the Declining Canadian Dollar
The recent decline of the Canadian dollar in relation to the US dollar will have a significant impact on the procurement of a replacement aircraft for the ageing fleet of CF-18s. Prospects look increasingly bleak for the F-35, but the aircraft still remains a strong competitor.
Talk to a Diplomat: Exclusive Interview
In this exclusive interview, the current program editors provide advice to the next round of interns.