The Politics of Procurement
Military Acquisition in Canada and the Sea King Helicopter
Distributed for University of British Columbia Press
The Politics of Procurement
Military Acquisition in Canada and the Sea King Helicopter
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction: The Canadian Defence Procurement System
1 Procurement in Canada: A Brief History
2 Early Helicopter Operations: The Exploration of a New Capability
3 The Procurement of the Sea King: Slow but Solid
4 The Sea King in Canada: Time Is the Enemy of Us All
5 The New Shipborne Aircraft Project: A Commitment to Replace the Fleet
6 The Vulnerability of the NSA: Political Parrying
7 The 1993 NSA Cancellation: Money for Nothing
8 The 1994 White Paper and the New Statement of Requirement: The Ghost of Procurements Past
9 The Maritime Helicopter Project: Procuring on Eggshells
10 The Cyclone Decision: Caveat Emptor
Conclusion
Notes
Selected Bibliography
Index
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