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Michael P.A. Murphy


Is an 88-jet fleet already out of date?

In 2017, 88 jets were seen as ‘just enough’ for Canada to fulfill its obligations. Now, penny pinching has been replaced by a concern about how to spend at speed.

opinion | BY MICHAEL P.A. MURPHY | December 17, 2025

Innovation as deterrence: how Canada’s new NATO target can thrive in a tech-driven world

A robust innovation economy can be a deterrent against the economic and security threats facing the country.

Canada’s high-tech defence imperative

The government will have to wrestle with the core challenge of managing ‘dual-use’ technologies for increased spending to make the most meaningful impact.