Canada Defence Force

[John Fedup]

Apparently the G&M paper has reported these planned government cuts for all departments to help fund the new defence commitments Carney has promised. You can bet all the Trudeau hires that increased the federal civil service by 40% during his decade in office will be out in full force trying to convince the electorate to screw defence in order to preserve their jobs and maintain junior's socialist/multicultural agenda.

Canadian government seeks billions of dollars of savings over next three years

 

[OldTex]

It is being reported in army-technology that Canada is seeking to buy JLTVs from the US. Given the strained relations at the moment it begs the question of what other alternative vehicles were considered, even domestic options.

Canada seeks $160m JLTVs sale from US
The Canadian Government seeks to buy up to 60 JLTVs and up to nine JLTV cargo trailers.

This proposed FMS follows Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement of a new defence spending plan in June 2025. Credit: US Army.

The US State Department has agreed a potential $160m foreign military sale (FMS) of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) and associated equipment to Canada.
Canada seeks to procure up to 60 JLTVs and up to nine JLTV cargo trailers.
The package also includes a suite of non-major defence equipment items such as communication and mobility equipment, enhancements for lethality and survivability, spare parts, special tools and test equipment, maintenance trainers, and comprehensive training and support services.

 

[John Fedup]

It is being reported in army-technology that Canada is seeking to buy JLTVs from the US. Given the strained relations at the moment it begs the question of what other alternative vehicles were considered, even domestic options.

Canada seeks $160m JLTVs sale from US
The Canadian Government seeks to buy up to 60 JLTVs and up to nine JLTV cargo trailers.

This proposed FMS follows Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement of a new defence spending plan in June 2025. Credit: US Army.

The US State Department has agreed a potential $160m foreign military sale (FMS) of Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) and associated equipment to Canada.
Canada seeks to procure up to 60 JLTVs and up to nine JLTV cargo trailers.
The package also includes a suite of non-major defence equipment items such as communication and mobility equipment, enhancements for lethality and survivability, spare parts, special tools and test equipment, maintenance trainers, and comprehensive training and support services.

You have to factor in the glacial military procurement process here. This acquisition was likely started during the Trump 1 term and made progress during the Biden era before things turned to $hit. Other proposals would have been considered. To terminate means years of using obsolete kit until an alternative is decided upon and delivered. The same problem is applicable to the F-35 review except it is worse should a cancellation occur as there is no viable replacement option IMO.