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Scott Taylor: New Arctic vehicles on order; here’s hoping much-needed fleet actually acquired

With the recent Liberal government promises to dramatically boost defence spending, there has been renewed public interest in what equipment and weapon systems should be prioritized for purchase.

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This increased scrutiny quickly lays bare the fact that almost the entire arsenal in all three major combat branches needs urgent renewal.

The current debate over a choice of fighter jet to replace the CF-18 Hornets makes one realize the Royal Canadian Air Force has been operating the current fleet for over four decades.

The ongoing competition to acquire up to 12 diesel-electric attack submarines from either Korea or Germany highlights the fact that the Royal Canadian Navy struggles mightily to keep even one of our four old Victoria-class submarines operational.

The Ottawa Citizen reported that the Canadian Army is pushing ahead with a procurement project to acquire up to 170 domestic Arctic mobility enhancement (DAME) vehicles.

The proposed timeline would see a request for proposal go out this year and a contract issued by 2027. Delivery of the........

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