FEATURES
11 Canada's sovereignty void and northern security
gaps amid U.S. influence
By Commander Norm Normand, MBA, PCSC, CD
14 The logistics case for the F-35 Lightning II
acquisition for Canada
By BGen (Ret'd) Terry Leversedge
20 Royal Canadian Air Force unveils liveries
and designations
By Vanguard Staff
22 Top Aces and ITPS gear up to train pilots to operate
5th generation planes
By Vanguard Staff
24 The evolution of anti-corruption efforts and practices
in defence industry contracting and procurement
By Pat Poitevin
DEPARTMENTS
6 S I T R E P
thyssenkrupp Marine Systems expands presence in Canada,
strengthening naval partnerships; Canada joins new NATO Defence
Investment Pledge; Multi-national naval exercise to take place off
the coast of Nova Scotia; Boeing invests $17.48M CAD in Canada's
energy security and economic growth; CANSEC 2025 wraps up for
another year.
By Vanguard Staff
G A M E C H A N G E R S
7 Kevin Lemke, General Manager, SkyAlyne
30 T H E LA S T WO R D
Canada's Aerospace Industry: A strategic driver of national
defence and security
By Mike Mueller
14 The logistics case for the F-35 Lightning II acquisition for Canada
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