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Canadian Defense Industrial Base: Sustaining Domestic Defense Capability

Canada's defense industrial base comprises companies that design, manufacture, and support military equipment and systems. This industrial capacity affects defense procurement options, economic outcomes, and national sovereignty in defense matters. Understanding the defense industrial base illuminates the interaction between military requirements, economic policy, and industrial capability that shapes Canadian defense.