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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2009 issue 3
EPLRS: The efficient wireless movement of data on the battlefield will be a critical component of future communications systems.
Gaining situational awareness in Canada’s northern territories and arctic archipelago.
Assessing the Optimized Weapon System Management model Allowing DND/PWGSC to meet demands for procuring new air, land and sea fleets.
A senior DND official and an industry executive face off about the defence procurement situation in Canada.
Expanding training, integration and lifecycle support capabilities. CAE provides support to military and homeland security clients.
CMC Electronics recently received its first production order of the Cockpit 4000 Integrated Avionics Suite.
Specially-modified civilian aircraft can support specialized missions for less cost.
Boeing directly employs 1,500 highly skilled workers in Canada, and many more when the supply chain is considered.
Author Scott Taylor chooses the more controversial ‘path less travelled.’
When the U.S. government attempts to provide for the common defense, dollars are, in effect, policy. Planning becomes irrelevant and operations difficult, if the proper mixture of manpower and equipment is not funded.
Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) have become the most serious threat to Canada’s mission in Afghanistan. Established to spearhead Canada’s response to the IED threat, the C-IED Task Force is the CF’s prime weapon in this battle.
Traditionally, Canada’s government has sought to quickly return to pre-conflict status quo after a mission ends, will history repeat?
Uncovering the differences between the perceived (peaceful and reconciliatory) and the actual (tense and aggressive) situation in Kosovo of today.
Since his recent return from Afghanistan as Commander, Brigadier-General Denis W. Thompson has been taking his message to Canadians during a cross-Canada speaking tour.
The Chief of the Land Staff, discusses army training and the challenges he faces in preparing (and protecting) Canada’s soldiers for the many dangerous tasks that are asked of them.