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First military procurements managed by Defence Investment Agency revealed

In Ottawa, the federal government announced the first eight projects managed by the Defence Investment Agency, including submarines, Arctic over-the-horizon radar, and early warning-and-control surveillance aircraft.
Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged during the spring election to centralize defence procurement and speed buying for the Canadian Armed Forces, with Doug Guzman, former banker, leading the new agency.
Planned projects include in-service support and software upgrades for CC-130J Hercules transport aircraft and satellite communications procurements, while the agency will not manage land vehicles or fighter jets.
Documents were tabled in Parliament late Friday after a research request by Conservative MP Scott Anderson, prompting the Liberal government to disclose the list rather than releasing it routinely.
Centralizing procurement under the new Defence Investment Agency could accelerate equipment delivery for the Canadian Armed Forces and may reshape how major capabilities are acquired.

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