On Wednesday, the Canadian Government announced the awarding of two huge shipbuilding contracts worth a total of $33 billion. Most of the money will go …
Defence policy
International Red Cross reaches Sirte, but more aid needed
The head of the International Committee of the Red Cross operation in Sirte has reported that the organization has been able to provide hospitals in …
U.S. Air Force vows to protect the F-35 program from cuts
The U.S. Air Force is vowing to protect the costly F-35 fighter program, in spite of major budget pressures placed upon the Pentagon (“US Air …
The Libya question
The House of Commons voted to support a three-month extension of Canada’s mission in Libya on Monday, voting 189 to 98 in favour of the …
F-35 doubts continue
With budget cuts affecting defence departments around the world, the JSF is taking a toll on the budgets of those states involved in the program. …
Perimeter security deal threatens Canadians’ privacy
The Rideau Institute has released a new report that provides a critique of the recently announced Shared Vision Declaration between Canada and the United States. …