# Eyre says military procurement needs “much more of a sense of urgency”

https://mins.news/en/video/76263

- Global News, 2026-09-27 19:15 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2S6gc_TlFQ

> Retired Gen. Wayne Eyre says Canada needs a greater sense of urgency in military procurement and preparedness. During his tenure as chief of the defence staff, he guided the Canadian Armed Forces through a turbulent and controversial period and has spoken openly about the challenges it still faces.

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