writers

(2018,

issue 6)

RICHARD BRAY

While training programs are now producing a higher output of pilots, another challenge is the limited capacity of the next stage of training, in which newly-winged RCAF pilots advance to the Operational Training Units. How does the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program. factor in?

A Strategy of Hope

(2017,

issue 5)

RICHARD BRAY

A follow up on the efforts being made to improve mental health and reduce the suicide rate in the Canadian Forces.

Ukraine waits for Canadian military commitment

(2016,

RICHARD BRAY

Two months ago, Canadian defence minister Harjit Sajjan assured Ukraine it could continue to count on Canadian support. Ukraine's ambassador to Canada has told Canadian Press his country is still waiting for word about Canada's commitment.

The Submarine Question Finance vs Capability

(2014,

issue 6)

RICHARD BRAY

Today, the future of Canada’s submarine service is in doubt. Key experts challenge the topic.

The Bid Business

(2014,

issue 3)

RICHARD BRAY

The state of the procurement business today means that more companies are competing for fewer projects in an increasingly complicated process. Richard Bray talks about the challenges faced in the Procurement arena.

Italian Navy strengthening global ties

(2014,

issue 1)

RICHARD BRAY

Interview with Admiral Giuseppe De Giorgi of Italy. Operations in the Arabian Gulf and Mediterranean Sea have brought Canadian and Italian navies into closer operational contact, and strengthened ties already forged within NATO.

Maritime Helicopter Program

(2014,

issue 1)

RICHARD BRAY

A decade of painfully public, thoroughly documented delays and renegotiations has taken the procurement beyond an embarrassment to a political liability.

DART – Military Style Emergency Response

(2014,

issue 1)

RICHARD BRAY

Multiculturalism in the CF provides a clear advantage to the Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) deployed to help the Philippines recover from Typhoon Haiyan.

Procurement: 21st Century Challenges

(2013,

issue 5)

ROBBIN LAIRD, RICHARD BRAY

For maximum leverage in future acquisitions, Canada should find key opportunities in global supply chains.

Procurement: A long Search for FWSAR

(2013,

issue 5)

RICHARD BRAY

Can a single-mission aircraft meet multiple government goals in the Far North?

PCW: Opening the North

(2013,

issue 5)

RICHARD BRAY

New Canadian systems can add real life time connectivity to the high Arctic.

Airbus: Tactical & Strategic Lift

(2013,

issue 5)

RICHARD BRAY

New cargo aircraft offer an intriguing mix of capacity, capability and range.

Veterans: the Next Battle

(2013,

issue 4)

RICHARD BRAY

After a decade of combat in Afghanistan, some Canadian veterans who suffered psychological injuries are still fighting to get the help they need to recover.

Jenkins Report: Procurement

(2013,

issue 2)

RICHARD BRAY

An opportunity to “KIC-start” a long-overdue overhaul of problem-plagued defence procurement process.

Controlled Goods: Mixed Message

(2013,

issue 2)

RICHARD BRAY

The latest Budget places a new emphasis on trades education, meanwhile, the Controlled Goods Program flags job applicants based on national origins.

Resetting the CFDS?

(2013,

issue 1)

RICHARD BRAY

Navy brass get that sinking feeling. A revised Canada First Defence Strategy could leave the Royal Canadian Navy with a smaller, less capable fleet.

Infantry Women

(2012,

issue 5)

RICHARD BRAY, CHRIS MACLEAN

How have women fared in infantry roles over the past decade? Don't even ask, it's a politically incorrect question.

Controlled Goods

(2012,

issue 5)

RICHARD BRAY

Has Public Works made the enhanced security strategy screening more invasive than necessary?

Industrial Strategy

(2012,

issue 5)

RICHARD BRAY

Momentum is building for the creation of a Canadian Defence Industrial Strategy – government support in a global market is essential.

New Hope for Canada’s ‘Big Honkin’ Ship’?

(2012,

issue 4)

RICHARD BRAY

This spring, senior Canadian military leaders were again talking about the need for a dedicated amphibious ship.

Fixed Wing SAR

(2012,

issue 4)

KEN POLE, RICHARD BRAY

The Royal Canadian Air Force’s hopes of having new FWSAR aircraft in service by 2015 received a boost, of sorts when PWGSC released an LOI to potential suppliers. But new options are appearing on the horizon.

MSVS SMP Vehicles

(2012,

issue 4)

RICHARD BRAY

The Standard Military Pattern vehicles program screeched to a halt in June in another example of failed procurement. What does this mean for DND?

Just How Sexy are Marine Engines

(2012,

issue 4)

RICHARD BRAY

Selecting a naval engine is a series of compromises between categories like speed, cost, power, survivability, fuel efficiency and range.

Combat Electronics

(2012,

issue 3)

RICHARD BRAY

A decade of combat transformed the electronics in armoured vehicles.

Mari-Tech 2012

(2012,

issue 3)

RICHARD BRAY

Just as the NSPS (National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy) brings new life to Canada’s marine industries, the Mari-Tech 2012 Conference in Ottawa lived up to its theme of “Re-Birth of the Marine Technical Community.”

Cooperative Engagement

(2012,

issue 3)

RICHARD BRAY

The future of Canadian warships to hopefully operate in multinational coalitions and sail closer to foreign shores.

FREMM -French Multi Mission Frigates

(2012,

issue 2)

RICHARD BRAY

The first of 11 FREMM being built by DCNS.

FWSAR and ASD

(2012,