McGuinty announces $20.3M ‘quantum defence hub’ in Calgary
Canadian Minister of National Defence David McGuinty announced on Thursday a $20.3 million investment to establish Canada’s third…
Ottawa to create facility for military drone research in Quebec
Minister of National Defence David McGuinty announces the launch a drone research and development centre for the military…
Canadian defence minister says he discussed GCAP fighter with Japanese counterpart
TOKYO, June 25 (Reuters) – Canadian Defence Minister David McGuinty said on Thursday he had discussed the advanced…
Ottawa announces multinational defence bank to be headquartered in Canada – National
Canada has been selected to host a multinational bank to provide “long-term, low-cost financing” for defence projects by NATO members and allies, the federal government said…
Canadian military procurement faces ‘persistent challenges,’ audit warns – National
An internal federal government audit delivered late last year warned the work of buying and upgrading military technology was still being plagued…
Unclear when Ottawa will complete fighter jet review: Saab CEO
OTTAWA — More than a year after the Liberal government launched a review of plans to buy a…
Canada knew ‘from the beginning’ CAF wouldn’t help attack Iran: minister – National
Defence Minister David McGuinty said Tuesday that Canada’s decision not to join the U.S. and Israel’s military attacks…
Ottawa puts $200M into space launch pad in Nova Scotia
OTTAWA — The federal government is putting $200 million toward a Canadian-owned launch pad so it can send…
Ottawa gives NRC $900 million for drone innovation hub and defence-focused IRAP stream
Commitment comes through $6.6-billion Defence Industrial Strategy.
The federal government is injecting $900 million into the National…
Ottawa spending $3.7 billion to boost military housing stock
OTTAWA — The federal government will spend $3.7 billion to build 6,000 more housing units for Canada’s military,…
Feds’ $6.6-billion Defence Industrial Strategy takes aim at building “a robust” Canadian defence sector
DIS outlines a “build-partner-buy” framework and plans to name “national champions.”
The Government of Canada has promised…
Minister won’t say why Ottawa cancelled Ukraine armoured vehicle contract – National
The Department of National Defence has quietly cancelled a contract with a Canadian firm to refurbish armoured vehicles…