13 May – Sgt Andrew Steinhous from 4 Engineer Support Regiment assists in provincial recovery efforts in Grand Lake, New Brunswick during Operation Lentus.
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May 25
The MIC Conference brought together the heads of military intelligence organizations from 29 NATO countries to discuss intelligence reforms aimed at improving support to Alliance planning, operations, and decision-making. The MIC is the principal advisory body to NATO’s Military Committee on defence intelligence issues.
May 25
Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan participated in the Change of Command ceremony for the incoming Commander of NORAD and U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM), United States Air Force General Terrence J. O'Shaughnessy. General O'Shaughnessy will replace outgoing Commander General Lori Robinson, who has provided exemplary leadership as Commander NORAD and USNORTHCOM since 2016.
May 25
A shortage of recruits is forcing the Canadian military to consider lowering its current qualifications for service by foreign nationals. At present, non-Canadians who wish to serve must be on exchange programs or possess some specialized skills.
May 24
Leonardo congratulates the Royal Canadian Air Force crew of search and rescue helicopter “Rescue 901” for winning this year’s Cormorant Trophy for the rescue of five crewmen forced to abandon a fishing vessel 250 km offshore in fierce weather and rough seas.
May 24
DND and the Canadian Armed Forces have identified the remains of three Canadian First World War soldiers found near the village of Vendin-le-Vieil, France, as Private William Del Donegan, Private Henry Edmonds Priddle, and Sergeant Archibald Wilson.
May 24
The government may send more helicopters to Mali in support of United Nations peacekeeping operations. At present, the Canadian contribution comprises two Chinooks and four Griffon escorts but additional assets are being considered.
May 24
Since January 2017, the Edmonton detention barracks has been empty of prisoners half the time. Despite the lack of use, Canada's last military prison has a staff of 30 people.
May 23
Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan will be in Colorado Springs to attend the NORAD and U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) Change of Command ceremony. USAF General Terrence J. O'Shaughnessy will replace outgoing Commander General Lori Robinson, who has provided exemplary leadership since 2016.
May 23
Israel has become the first country to use the US-made F-35 stealth fighter jet in combat, the country's air force chief has claimed. "We are flying the F-35 all over the Middle East and have already attacked twice on two different fronts," Major-General Amikam Norkin told the chiefs of 20 foreign air forces at a conference in Israel.
May 23
In preparation for the eventual deployment of a Royal Canadian Air Force helicopter task force to Mali, personnel from 450 and 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadrons completed an exercise Tuesday to validate their capabilities. The training took place during the Maple Resolve exercise in Wainwright, Alberta.
May 23
In partnership with Vintage Wings of Canada, the Royal Air Force (RAF) is marking its 100th anniversary by showing groups of 30 teenagers the volunteer association's aircraft collection at the Gatineau Airport. The young people receive an informal presentation on the history of the RAF and how pilots from Canada and the United Kingdom continue to defend freedom.
May 22
Rushad Bharda, the 22-year old Mississauga man who risked his own life to rescue a trucker credits his service with the Canadian Forces for training him to "run towards danger". Bharda, who received a Community Hero Award, now works in law enforcement.
May 22
A new DND building close to Ottawa's Carling Avenue location will house: Vice Chief of Defence Staff; Canadian Joint Operations Command; Canadian Forces Intelligence Command; Canadian Special Operations Forces Command; Assistant Deputy Minister – Information Management; and, Assistant Deputy Minister – Science and Technology.
May 18
Canada's new maritime patrol helicopter, the CH-148 Cyclone was recognized by AHS International for its successful flight and shipboard operation demonstration under Sea State 6 conditions.
May 17
A nest of baby falcons on a ledge at Hamilton's Sheraton Hotel forced the cancellation of RCAF urban environments helicopter training in the downtown area after a concerned citizen notified authorities. A spokesperson said the air force did achieve its minimum training objectives before the exercise was halted.
May 16
The Canadian Armed Forces Parachute Team, the SkyHawks, will officially launch its 2018 performance season in Bowmanville, Ontario, on Sunday, May 20, 2018. As Canada’s only military parachute demonstration team, the SkyHawks team is comprised of Regular and Reserve Force members from across the Canadian Armed Forces. The team will perform at air shows, sporting events, and festivals across Canada between May and September.
May 16
The new Ottawa operational headquarters, to be constructed in the mid-to-late 2020s, will be located close to the Nortel site and will be home to various commands including the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command and the Canadian Joint Operations Command, DND spokesman Daniel Le Bouthillier confirmed.
May 16
To encourage gender diversity in non-traditional jobs, the Achieve Anything Foundation is offering women over the age of 12 a day at sea aboard a Royal Canadian Navy warship in Vancouver. Women will see duty stations, a SAR demonstration with a Royal Canadian Air Force helicopter, and encounter a simulated enemy at sea.
May 15
Monday marked the deadliest day in Gaza since a 2014 war there, and was part of a high-stakes campaign by Gaza's Hamas rulers to break a decade-long border blockade. Israeli forces killed 59 Palestinians, most by gunfire, and injured more than 2,700 on Monday, Gaza Health Ministry said.
May 14
Lieutenant-General Wayne D. Eyre of the Canadian Armed Forces is the appointed Deputy Commander Designate of United Nations Command (UNC) Korea, the first non-US General Officer to hold the post in its 68-year existence. The appointment of Lieutenant-General Eyre demonstrates Canadian leadership and underlines Canada’s enhanced role in recent years in support of stability on the Korean Peninsula.
May 14
The Commander of the Canadian Army, Lieutenant-General Paul Wynnyk, travelled to Latvia, Ukraine and Germany this past week to meet with deployed Canadian soldiers and conduct senior-level military engagements with our international partners.
May 14
The Canadian Armed Forces, in support of Public Safety Canada, is deploying approximately 60 members to assist the Province of New Brunswick following their request for federal assistance. Elements of 4 Engineer Support Regiment from 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown deployed to support Provincial authorities. This will enable those authorities to complete assessments and prioritize further relief work and repairs.
May 14
Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan introduced a Declaration of Victims’ Rights by tabling An Act to amend the National Defence Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts. This new legislation also amends the National Defence Act to incorporate Indigenous sentencing considerations and enhance the efficiency of the military justice system.
May 14
Afghan security forces battled a group of attackers who stormed a government building in the eastern city of Jalalabad for hours on Sunday after a coordinated assault that killed at least nine people and wounded dozens, local officials said. After a car bomb was detonated at the entrance to the state accounts office, a group of about four gunmen, armed with machine guns and rocket propelled grenades, rushed the building.
May 14
Aircraft avionics will be modernized on the CT-114 Tutors to comply with upcoming aviation regulations and the life of the aircraft extended for another 12 years, according to April 2018 Royal Canadian Air Force documents. It is unclear at this point what other work will also be needed to be done on the aging aircraft.
ISSUES & IDEAS
While the Government Accountability Office notes that the DOD faces “new challenges as adversaries try to steal national security information and technology at unprecedented rate, ” the White House eliminated its Senior Cyber Policy Office.
Given the recent concern over Canada’s upcoming contribution to the Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), one might easily assume that up until now few Canadians had ever set foot in Mali. However, this is far from the case.
Check out our new ‘Up For Debate’ feature. This month's topic: “Given: It is Canada’s turn to be NATO Secretary-General”. Here, Brett Boudreau (’No!’) and Tim Dunne (‘Yes!’) square off. You be the judge.
FEATURED ARTICLES 2018 |
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BY CHRIS MACLEAN
In taking the lead to highlight innovation, we will endeavour to provide publicity to the companies that are making a difference today. In our Fall edition, we will be initiating a special FrontLine Innovation Platform (FLIP) across multiple industries related to Defence and Safety and Security.
May 22, 2018
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BY TIM DUNNE
Proposed C-77 amendment to the National Defence Act aims to provide increased support and assistance for victims of crime committed within the Canadian military jurisdiction and eliminate summary trials.
May 22, 2018
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BY HUDSON ON THE HILL
Helicopters and personnel will be deployed to Mali in August to augment what is arguably the most challenging UN mission in recent years. What are the key challenges for Canada?
May 10, 2018
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BY CHRIS KILFORD
The Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) is only as good as the troops and support it gets from contributing countries.
May 22, 2018
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The typical 4-year term of the Secretary General of NATO – now held by Mr. Jens Stoltenberg (former Prime Minister of Norway) – was extended by two more years to 2020. Our debaters present opposing views on the merits of proposing a Canadian SecGen for 2020.
May 22, 2018
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The annual Master’s Program seminar on Advances in Complex Project Leadership, organized by the Telfer School of Management, was a forum in which to share and discuss experiences and lessons learned for project leadership.
May 22, 2018
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Does Project Resolve represent a catch-all solution for future procurement? Not likely; but it does highlight how innovative and less-restrictive processes can circumvent the inertia that has been crippling defence procurement.
Apr 23, 2018
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BY ADRIAN OBST
DND’s Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program has been rolled out. It all starts with an unsolved challenge from DND, and seeks “innovative” solutions from industry.
May 22, 2018
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BY ROBBIN LAIRD
Expanded tool sets used by adversaries to influence culture, actions and decisions of liberal democracies is the focus of a new Centre of Excellence in Europe.
May 10, 2018
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BY K. JOSEPH SPEARS
The global threat environment has become more complex because of lawfare and hybrid warfare. Canada must respond with interlinked policies – these issues cannot be viewed in isolation.
May 18, 2018
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BY ERIC C. ANDERSON
In another blow to America’s revolution in military affairs, Russian forces operating in Syria have initiated an electronic war targeting the hand and catapult-launched drones. It was only a matter of time before its foes could jam or spoof Washington's tactical collection platforms.
May 09, 2018
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BY EUGENE GERDEN
After an intense 8-year period of modernization and recapitalization, the Russian government is set to cut its naval investment to 2,6 trillion rubles ($54B CAD).
May 21, 2018
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BY DAVID BERCUSON
While some nations work at putting conflict behind them, others work harder to achieve global dominance.
May 22, 2018
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The Liberal pledge to overhaul pensions for Veterans was a key campaign promise in 2015, but veterans won’t see any changes until next year, and the benefits are significantly less than promised. However, access to education and support could prove incredibly valuable.
May 14, 2018
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Canadian troops have been providing assistance after flooding on both coasts.
May 22, 2018
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BY JAMES PARKER
Prince Harry saw first-hand how the power of sport can help those suffering from injuries and illness – and this inspiration led to the Invictus Games. Team Canada members are already busy training for the next games.
Apr 15, 2018
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BY FRONTLINE
MDA, Raytheon, Naval Group, Lockheed Martin Canada, MBDA
May 22, 2018
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