The Royal Flush in Complex Military Platform Acquisitions

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Australia’s government released its Rebuilding Defence Capability report and an updated Defence Industry Development Strategy this week, formally launching what it calls the country’s biggest defence acquisition reform in 50 years. The changes offer a useful comparison for Canada, which is also pursuing a similar goal. The Royal Flush in Complex Military Platform Acquisitions Anyone who has ever played poker knows that a royal flush is always the winning hand, with the five highest cards in one of the four suits: the Ace, King, Queen, Jack and Ten. What does that have to do with complex weapon systems platform acquisitions? Orqa and RRS launch $150 million Canadian drone manufacturing partnership Croatian drone manufacturer Orqa and Remote Robotic Systems (RRS) have signed an exclusive partnership valued by the companies at an estimated $150 million CAD over five years to manufacture drone, artificial intelligence and counter UAS systems in Canada. First upgraded Cormorant completes…

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