# Canadian Defence Experts Seek Ammunition Planning Clarity

A report by Canada’s Auditor General found that the Department of National Defence (DND) and Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) did not manage ammunition stocks to meet Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) needs for routine use and strategic reserves. Defence industry experts are calling for clearer government direction and more predictable procurement planning. The report and article identify no specific solicitation, contract value, or procurement timeline, but highlight planning uncertainty in a critical defence supply area.

- The findings concern ammunition inventory for both ongoing CAF requirements and strategic reserves, involving DND and PSPC.
- For procurement teams, the central issue is aligning stockpile requirements with procurement planning; industry stakeholders are seeking clearer direction and greater predictability.
- Suppliers can use the report’s findings to understand the procurement-planning concern, but the signal does not identify an active bid opportunity or a defined timeline to pursue.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** November 06, 2026

### Government Entities
- Department of National Defence (DND)
- Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC)
- Canadian Armed Forces (CAF)
- Office of the Auditor General of Canada (OAG)

### Sources
- [Defence industry needs clarity and planning for ammo procurement, say experts, after AG report shows DND's struggle to manage stockpile - The Hill Times - The Hill Times](https://www.hilltimes.com/2026/11/06/defence-industry-needs-clarity-and-planning-for-ammo-procurement-say-experts-after-ag-report-shows-dnds-struggle-to-manage-stockpile/524945) - The Hill Times