Tag: defense procurement
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Saudi Move on F-35 Jets Surges Past Pentagon Hurdle Ahead of Crown Prince Visit
Overview: A Quiet But Momentum-Building Step In a development that could reshape regional defense dynamics, sources indicate that the Trump administration is considering Saudi Arabia’s request to purchase as many as 48 F-35 fighter jets. The move, described by multiple insiders as a significant step in a long-running procurement process, appears to have cleared a…
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Canada’s Budget Set to Steer Defence Spending Toward NATO’s 5% Target
Overview: A Budget That Signals a Shift in Defence Priorities Canada’s federal budget this year is poised to chart a new course for the Department of National Defence (DND) and the country’s military posture. After years of debates over risk tolerance, inflation, and procurement delays, Ottawa faces renewed pressure to align defence spending with NATO’s…
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Canada’s Hidden Role in the F-35 Program: Why the Jets Are More Canadian Than They Seem
Introduction: A Fighter Jet Behind the Headlines The F-35 fighter jet is often described as an American icon, a symbol of U.S. air power. Yet beneath the surface lies a deeply Canadian story: a high-tech, global manufacturing network that stretches across provinces and thresholds of sovereignty. For Canada, the F-35 purchase debate isn’t just about…
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Canada’s Quiet Role in the F-35: A Global Web of Parts and Politics
Canada’s Hidden Hand in the F-35 Program The F-35 fighter jet is often framed as an American icon, but Canada’s involvement runs much deeper than headlines suggest. From Winnipeg to Lunenburg to Ottawa, Canadian companies contribute critical parts and know-how to the stealth jet, illustrating a highly integrated North American defense industry. Costs, Commitments, and…