Foreword

Our inaugural Defence Forecast could not be timelier. As the world faces growing geopolitical uncertainty, enhancing security and defence has become a paramount objective for many governments. Gowling WLG has a long history of involvement in the defence industry—the insights shared in this Defence Forecast reflect the key developments and conversations we’ve been engaged in through our work across the sector.

We are grateful to Dr. David Perry, President of Canadian Global Affairs Institute, for agreeing to be interviewed on the future of defence policy in Canada. His comments are mandatory reading for those of us grappling with the accelerated pace of change throughout the world.

This Defence Forecast also focuses on several hot topics that may influence your strategic path forward. Artificial intelligence, cyber security, export controls, procurement and the future role of drones are all addressed in these pages.

As an international law firm, Gowling WLG offers both a global perspective and the ability to provide cross-border legal services. We are well-positioned to advise on defence-related matters during this critical time. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if we can be of assistance.