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October 17, 2022 | Local, Aerospace, Land

Canadian generals push for industry to go to 'war footing,' but hurdles remain

National Defence and top firms that produce arms, such as Lockheed Martin, are financing a conference in Ottawa on Oct. 25.

https://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/defence-watch/canadian-generals-push-for-industry-to-go-to-war-footing-but-hurdles-remain

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