On April 8th, 2024, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a new federal investment plan in defence spending for the 2024 federal budget. The “Our North: Strong and Free” defence policy update proposed to raise Canada’s defence spending-to-GDP ratio to 1.76% by 2029-30, amounting to $8.1 billion over five years, and $73 billion over 20 years, in new Read More…
Tag: Submarines
Beijing’s A2/AD Doctrine is Challenging the United States Dominance of the Western Pacific
China is putting pressure on the US Navy in the western pacific using a strategy based on asymmetric warfare known as A2/AD. John Pollock discusses China’s increased military capabilities and what it means for the United States.
South China Sea: A Lawless Yet Lucrative Business
Claudia Nieroda explores the lucrative resources that are causing rising tensions in the South China Sea.
Brexit Unleashes the UK’s Procurement Dilemmas
In Part I of this series, Cas Legrand looks at the recent developments of the Royal Navy’s Trident program under the new leadership of Theresa May.
Leaving Behind a ‘Torpedoed’ Past: Canada Makes Headway in Naval Procurement
Naval procurement has long been ignored by the Canadian government and public. Now new investments may indicate a brighter future.
Security, Submarines and Sovereignty
Rejeanne Lacroix examines security, submarines and sovereignty on the Canadian Arctic waters.
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.
British Watchdog Set to Crack Down on Defence Procurement
Margaret looks at how British defence spending will be affected by the Single Source Regulation Office