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Canada’s Defense Shifts to Domestic Bidders | Edmonton News
Canada’s military just scrapped the open bidding for its $4.9 billion light utility vehicle contract, opting instead to invite only Canadian firms — a major blow to American competitors and a bold move to boost domestic defense manufacturing. The shift, announced late Friday, signals a new procurement strategy aimed at strengthening Canada’s defense industrial base, especially as NATO gathers and following the submarine deal. The first phase, already awarded to GM Defense Canada for 90 vehicles headed to Latvia, is already underway. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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