In a four part series, Julie-Anne Labonté discusses Canada’s procurement practices and outlines challenges to the acquisition of the RCAF’s helicopters.
Tag: Royal Canadian Air Force
Rescuing Canada’s Search and Rescue Procurement: Part II
In Part 2 of this series, Cas Legrand outlines the top three contenders in Canada’s search and rescue aircraft procurement.
Rescuing Canada’s Search and Rescue Procurement: Part I
In Part 1, Cas Legrand discusses what has hindered Canadian procurement of search and rescuue aircraft in the past fourteen years and why the federal government is finally moving forward.
The F-35: Canada’s Allies Can See the Benefits, Why Can’t We?
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.
Lieutenant-General Hood: Canada’s Top Gun in Calgary
Paul Pryce reports on the first official visit to Western Canada by the Royal Canadian Air Force’s new commanding officer.
Canadian Chinooks and Griffons Fly to the Golden State for Exercise STRIKING GANDER
Julie-Anne Labonté discusses the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Exercise STRIKING GANDER in California and joint training missions with CH-147 Chinooks.
Yukon’s Integration Challenge
In the latest part of his series on Canada’s Arctic, Paul Pryce examines how the Yukon Territory can be better integrated into the country’s economy.
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.
An Arctic Innovation: Canadian Airships?
The Canadian Forces Aerospace Warfare Centre is exploring the potential for airships to patrol Canada’s Arctic. Paul Pryce discusses the feasibility.
The Next Snowbirds
In Paul Pryce’s 100th article for the NAOC, he discusses the possible replacements of the CT-144 Tutors flown by Canada’s Snowbirds.