How Russia and China are seizing on Canada’s carelessness in the Arctic
The Canadian Armed Forces face this challenge on a larger scale. Its soldiers are almost entirely based outside of the Arctic ...
Canada’s Military Has a Trump Problem
This sudden conflict with the United States fundamentally threatens Canada’s long-standing approach to national defense. But ...
Biggest Canadian Helicopter Modernization Yet? $12.9 Billion nTACS Project Takes Flight
According to RCAF Brig. Gen. Brendan Cook, industry engagement will begin by summer 2025, with an initial operational capability (IOC) targeted for 2033. The modernization effort also includes a ...
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Canadian general who recommended F-35 deal now calls for purchase of other jets
The retired general, a former fighter pilot, recommended to Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper that Canada purchase ...
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Canada tees up military helicopter investment worth almost $13 billion
The document noted that Canada will spend $12.9 billion (CA $18.4 billion) on new tactical helicopters. The briefing was ...
The Critical Element Airline Widebody Planes Have In Common With Warships
Derivatives of the GE CF6 and Rolls-Royce Trent 800 were adapted from powering widebody aircraft to many warships.
Andrew Richter: Canada must stay the course on F-35s
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced recently that his government will take a second look at the deal to buy 88 F-35 fighter ...
Derek Burney: It's time to be bold, Canada
Derek H. Burney is a former, 30 year career diplomat who served as Ambassador to the United States of America from 1989-1993.
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Canadian aerospace giant Bombardier eyes big money in Australia with defence jet orders, expansions
With more than 5,000 Bombardier aircraft operational across the world, the business jet maker increases its presence in ...
Medals of WWII fighter ace who survived terrifying 25,000ft death plunge but then was killed in Las Vegas pleasure flight crash 20 years later could sell for £30,000
Wing Commander James 'Butch' McArthur claimed eight kills and three other 'probables' during heartstopping dogfights with the ...
5 Dead After Kenyan Cargo Plane Crashes In Somalia
Nor does Somalia have a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to investigate and relatively rapidly make ...
The new National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington represents our nation’s highest ideals
More than 3,000 service members have received our nation’s highest military honor since 1863. Only one museum tells their stories.