David Pugliese
David Pugliese is the Canada correspondent for Defense News.
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Canada dials up defense spending with an eye on bridges to Europe
The new money will allow Canada to reach by April 2026 the NATO goal of spending two percent of GDP on defense.
Bold move backfires as Canada declines Naval Group-Fincantieri frigate offering
Canada’s decision effectively removes Naval Group and Fincantieri from taking part in the program since the companies never submitted a formal bid, government officials noted.
Air training deal ‘a strong foundation’ for Canadian firm’s global expansion
Discovery Air Defence will provide aircraft to the Canadian armed forces to simulate hostile threats for ground and naval forces as well as fighter pilots.
Boeing-Canada Super Hornet dispute goes global
The Canadian and British governments are combining forces against Boeing in a trade dispute that threatens the purchase of fighter jets as well as aerospace jobs in both countries.
Dutch: We’re fixing our Air Force
Dutch pilots will focus more on air-to-air combat skills, which have grown rusty because of the emphasis over the past several years in supporting ground missions, says the head of the Royal Netherlands Air Force.
Canada signals it will use military equipment to resist US protectionist measures
The Canadian government is sending a pointed message it is ready to use military equipment purchases as a wedge against U.S. protectionist actions.
Canadian defense minister: Helo upgrades worth the billions
Upgrades to Canada’s helicopter fleets that would cost more than CAN $2 billion have been identified as key programs for funding, according to the country's defense minister.
Canada must defend disputed search and rescue plane buy from Airbus
Losing bidder Leonardo has asked for a court review of the multibillion-dollar acquisition.
Canadian minister defends naval project after Fincantieri criticism
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has warned the Canadian government that it won’t bid on a new program to build a fleet of future surface combatants unless significant changes to the project are made.
Canada wants Super Hornet jets by 2019, but cost still undecided
Canada is hoping to receive the first of its Super Hornet fighter jets by 2019 but still has to hammer out a price as well as industrial benefits, according to Canadian government officials.
