One of the reasons for launching the defence procurement strategy is that we wanted to reduce the time required for making major acquisitions such as ships and fighter jets. As you said, it is very important that Canada acquire that equipment.
However, we are not the ones determining what National Defence will need. In June, the Department of National Defence will publish its first version of its acquisitions guide. I look forward to seeing this guide that should give the industry an idea of the needs of our armed forces for the next five to 20 years.
The industry will then be able to determine which products require research and development. That will be very important for the industry and the armed forces.