Canada Bets on ‘Build at Home’ Defense to Boost Sovereignty and Readiness
Canada’s new defence industrial strategy outlines ambitious goals for the next decade, including prioritizing domestic procurement and increasing the serviceability of military equipment. Backed by $6.6 billion, the plan aims to award 70% of federal defence contracts to Canadian firms and boost defence exports by 50%. This strategy emphasizes building capabilities domestically to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers, particularly the United States, and to foster economic growth and job creation within Canada.
John Q. Hosedrinker