Developing and maintaining an indigenous industrial capability would provide many benefits.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2008 issue 1
Counting the money differently isn’t going to put a dent in the performance of an underfunded organization.
A “Canada First” policy implies a more specific focus on Canadian interests. Will DND be able to align itself to this strategy?
Before purchasing, it is essential to establish a defence policy, and afterwards develop a military capacity plan.
The procurement process is fraught with far too many interlopers who have inserted themselves into the process.
Most major countries have recognized that defence industry policy is a vital component of their overall defence policy.
I fell into the trap of believing that there was truly a desire to change the system.
Responsibility should come with the authority to make decisions.
A visit to Afghanistan with the Minister of National Defence, Peter MacKay, and the Chief of the Defence Staff, General Rick Hillier, was another eye-opening experience as I toured Canada’s AOR... it has changed a bit over the last 12 months, and it is clear to me that progress is being made in that part of the world.
Lockheed Martin: IRBs Announced General Dynamics: Level 5 CMMI Raytheon: Best Managed Company.
FrontLine’s "Great Debate" on procurement looks at the situation from many angles... none of them very good.