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Apr 18
For now the U.S. Army has decided not to buy the next variant of the CH-47F Chinook cargo helicopter for the conventional force and a key Army leader has indicated that decision could change down the road while another said there’s no going back.
Apr 18
North Korea has test-fired a "new-type tactical guided weapon," its state media announced Thursday, a move that could be an attempt to register the country's displeasure with deadlocked nuclear talks with the United States without causing those coveted negotiations to collapse.
Apr 18
This week, DND released the 2018 Surgeon General Report on Suicide Mortality in the Canadian Armed Forces and VAC published their 2018 Veteran Suicide Mortality Study.
Apr 18
The world’s next hot spot theoretically could be its coldest. Atop the globe, the Arctic expanse is a new frontier for the United States and friends to fortify against an aggressive, ambitious Russia.
Apr 18
Lawyers for Vice-Admiral Mark Norman and the federal government argued Wednesday over the words of Canada's top bureaucrat during the SNC-Lavalin affair as the suspended military officer's team pressed for access to secret government emails and memos.
Apr 17
Charles Bouchard today announced his decision to retire as Chief Executive, Lockheed Martin Canada effective 30 April 2019.
Apr 17
A Halifax councillor tried, and failed, on Tuesday to cut $500,000 of funding for an armoured police vehicle. "It would be shocking to me to allow the militarization of our police in Halifax," said Coun. Shawn Cleary.
Apr 17
U.S. Air Forces Central Command said in a release that F-35A Lightning IIs from the 388th Fighter Wing and the 419th Fighter Wing, both at Hill Air Force Base in Utah, arrived at Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates Monday.
Apr 17
Federal lawyers have signalled a partial surrender in their fight with Vice-Admiral Mark Norman's lawyers to keep the contents of some federal documents and memos secret during his trial.
Apr 16
Canada has formally joined a German-French coalition aimed at saving the international world order from destruction by various world dictators and autocrats – and U.S. President Donald Trump.
Apr 16
Boeing has been awarded US$14.3 billion to support and upgrade the B-52 Stratofortress and B-1B Lancer bombers over the next decade. Work will be performed in Oklahoma and is expected to be complete by 11 April 2029.
Apr 16
India and UK have renewed a memorandum of understanding on defence equipment cooperation. This comes after a bilateral defence and security equipment talks in London last week, the two nations agreed to re-double efforts to identify mutual defence and security capability needs and collaborate on solutions.
Apr 16
A catastrophic fire engulfed the upper reaches of Paris’ soaring Notre Dame Cathedral as it was undergoing renovations Monday, threatening one of the greatest architectural treasures of the Western world as tourists and Parisians looked on aghast from the streets below.
Apr 16
For those who love a man, or woman, in uniform, the Army Ball was the place to be on Saturday night as Canada’s military came dressed in their finest for the black-tie gala held at Gatineau's Hilton Lac-Leamy.
Apr 15
The U.S. military is returning to the era of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policies, said troops and LGBT+ groups, as new rules that will ban most openly transgender people from serving came into effect on Friday.
Apr 15
Defence IQ had the opportunity to talk to the Commander of the Canadian Army Doctrine & Training Centre, Major General Stephen Cadden, about the modernization of the Canadian training program and the importance of industry in delivering the right solutions.
Apr 15
The leader of India‘s Sikh-majority Punjab state has slammed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberal Party after the federal government removed direct references to Sikh extremism in a recent terrorism threat report.
Apr 15
In an Ottawa courthouse, where daily law-and-order dramas play out before judges, one court proceeding now underway could land on Justin Trudeau’s doorstep just as Canadians get ready to go to the polls.
Apr 15
The politically charged competition to replace Canada's aging fleet of fighter jets will rocket forward at the end of May as the federal government releases a long-anticipated, full-fledged tender call.
Apr 15
The RCAF’s fleet of C-130J aircraft have been dogged with problems in recent years, once prompting a warning about aircraft availability. There have been problems getting enough parts for the transport aircraft fleet, forcing the RCAF to use wheels and tire assemblies from older Hercules on the new planes.
Apr 12
Less than a decade after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised to turn his country into a top-five global cybersecurity power, Israel is recognized worldwide as a cybersecurity innovation hub that continues to produce not only some of the best products and services – but the best minds.
Apr 12
Sudan's state-run broadcaster says Defence Minister Awad Mohammed Ibn Auf is being sworn in as head of a new military council that will run the country for two years. The move is being taken after the military ousted autocratic President Omar al-Bashir on Thursday following nearly four months of expanding protests.
Apr 12
The Supreme Court of Canada will not delve into the multibillion-dollar sale of Canadian-made light armoured vehicles to Saudi Arabia. The high court gave no reason for refusing to hear an appeal from University of Montreal law professor Daniel Turp, who has pursued the issue for years.
Apr 12
Canadians have wildly diverging views on banning handguns and assault-style firearms, says a newly released summary of federal consultations.
Apr 11
Boarding team from HMCS Regina has seized 2,569 kilograms of hashish while deployed in the Indian Ocean as part of Operation Artemis, which is Canada's contribution to counter-terrorism and maritime security operations in Middle Eastern and East African waters.
ISSUES & IDEAS
As the 75th anniversary of D-Day approaches, I ponder what impact this event has, and will continue to have on Canadian society.
Independence, transparency, and de-politicization are achievable improvements that can be made in the wake of the SNC-Lavalin case. Scott Newark examines and itemizes changes the government can implement to prevent similar scandals from erupting.
The defence portion of the 2019 federal Budget includes renewing the Government's Middle East Strategy, and the security portion suggests changes to the business model of the Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA).
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BY ROBBIN LAIRD
The evolution of the role of fighters is at the center of the shift to recraft combat capabilities and operations as operational contexts change.
BY CHRIS KILFORD
At first glance, Canada’s current overseas military deployments may appear rather haphazard with troops situated in relatively small numbers across thousands of miles. However, when the missions are collectively examined, a strategy becomes clear.
Submarine Force has had a busy year in 2018 – in particular, it two highly successful, simultaneous, out-of-area deployments.
BY CHRIS MACLEAN
Instead of ‘getting on’ with a competition to replace Canada's aging fighter aircraft, a distraction in the form on "interim aircraft" was created to further delay the much-dreaded competition. And now even the Auditor General is crying foul.
BY THERESA McGUIRE
The Arctic Ocean is so beautiful, but can be deathly cold & unpredictable. Having a well-prepared, self-sufficient team is critical for the Canadian Coast Guard when it comes to marine safety and emergency response.
BY RICHARD BRAY
CAE-built flight training devices for ground school training are currently being upgraded by CAE to enable additional NFTC simulator training.
BY HUDSON ON THE HILL
Two years ago, VAdm Mark Norman was temporarily relieved as VCDS. His lawyer, Marie Henein, is revved up for a showdown in court, but may have difficulty getting access to classified documents needed to defend her client.
BY KEN POLE
The Military Flying Training System (MFTS), a contract that facilitates the Ministry of Defence (MOD) in preparing aircrews for eventual assignment to frontline squadrons, is operated by Lockheed Martin and Babcock International, using Airbus helicopters.
BY ROBBIN LAIRD
The challenge of the 21st century incorporates incredibly invasive infrastructure threats. Direct defence strategies must quickly include these threats as part of any comprehensive national security concept.