David Sutton discusses the complexities of providing military equipment to Taiwan in the face of technological rivalry and political pressure from Beijing.
Tag: Procurement
The Department of Defense’s Shift to a “Start-Up” Culture
Jeremy Paquin discusses the creation of the U.S. Defence Innovation Unit – Experimental and how it fits in to the United States’ Third-Offset Strategy.
The RCAF Goes South
Paul Pryce discusses the importance of Puma Strike in preparing Canadian pilots and aircrews for warm-weather operations.
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.