From F-35 Critic to Canada's Defense Boss | Calgary News

Stephen Fuhr, the fiery ex-fighter pilot who once sparked controversy by opposing Canada’s F-35 jet purchase, is now at the helm of the country’s defense procurement — a role that could reshape military spending and modernization. Once mocked for his bold stance, Fuhr brings grit, resilience (and a personal wildfire loss) to his new mission: speeding up acquisitions, diversifying global partnerships, and building a more self-reliant Canadian force. With potential new powers under Bill C-31, he’s ready to lead with conviction — but only if evidence backs the change. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b28bd3067acb3d8e