Canada Implements ‘Build at Home’ Defence Strategy

Canada’s new defence industrial strategy aims to award 70% of federal defence contracts to Canadian companies within a decade, focusing on domestic procurement to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers. The plan seeks to improve the serviceability of military equipment to 75% for navy ships, 80% for army vehicles, and 85% for air force planes, while also boosting defence exports by 50% and creating 125,000 jobs by 2035. With a budget of $6.6 billion, the strategy emphasizes the importance of domestic production in key sectors, including aerospace and drone technology. The government plans to establish strategic partnerships with select Canadian firms to enhance capability and control over national defence.