We have a new gov't in Canada, and rebuilding the military is one of their biggest priorities.
Combined, the previous government and the current government have ensured that the defense budget will be at least $20 billion Canadian by 2010- ensuring that our defense spending will be on par with Australia.
This week, Lockheed Martin will be presenting the C-130J to Ottawa and Boeing will pitch the C-17.
The new gov't supports the purchase of three C-17's, 16 Tactical lifters (the PM prefers the A400M) and 15 C-27J's.
Additionally, the new new conservative gov't has pledged (before election) new Main Battle Tanks, Chinook heavy lift choppers, three naval icebreakers, four new destroyers, two new replenishment ships, and a Strategic transport ship.
Additionally, a new Veterans Bill was introduced and passed today gives very enticing benefits for a career in the Canadian Forces.
However, the Conservatives wont announce their real intentions until the budget- they have promised at least 5.3 billion in increases, while the Defense Minister has hinted the increases may be significantly more substantial.
Note I do not have links for any of this- its just tid bits I've picked up over the last month.
Combined, the previous government and the current government have ensured that the defense budget will be at least $20 billion Canadian by 2010- ensuring that our defense spending will be on par with Australia.
This week, Lockheed Martin will be presenting the C-130J to Ottawa and Boeing will pitch the C-17.
The new gov't supports the purchase of three C-17's, 16 Tactical lifters (the PM prefers the A400M) and 15 C-27J's.
Additionally, the new new conservative gov't has pledged (before election) new Main Battle Tanks, Chinook heavy lift choppers, three naval icebreakers, four new destroyers, two new replenishment ships, and a Strategic transport ship.
Additionally, a new Veterans Bill was introduced and passed today gives very enticing benefits for a career in the Canadian Forces.
However, the Conservatives wont announce their real intentions until the budget- they have promised at least 5.3 billion in increases, while the Defense Minister has hinted the increases may be significantly more substantial.
Note I do not have links for any of this- its just tid bits I've picked up over the last month.