OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada is in talks to buy the GlobalEye aerial surveillance system from Swedish company Saab. The advanced […]
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Canada signals openness to supporting efforts in the Middle East, rules out offensive role
Defence Minister David McGuinty says Canada is open to helping countries in the Middle East as the conflict with Iran continues, but will not take […]
Canada explores recruiting foreign nationals to strengthen its military ranks
A new program to recruit skilled workers from foreign militaries is not unusual, according to experts at the Canadian Forces College. Immigration Minister Lena Metlege […]
Hamilton soldier killed in Latvia to be honoured during repatriation ceremony
A Hamilton soldier who died in Latvia last week will be honoured at a repatriation ceremony on Tuesday, Canada’s Department of National Defence (DND) says. […]
As China moves into the Arctic, Canada’s military gets ready for a possible clash.
Canadian Forces Train for Arctic Security Amid Rising Tensions More than 3,000 kilometres north of Ottawa, Canadian soldiers, ships, and aircraft gathered in one of […]
Canadian Soldiers Suspended Over Viral Video of Nazi Salute
Canadian Soldiers Suspended After Video Shows Nazi Salutes The Canadian military has suspended five soldiers after a video surfaced showing them and others giving Nazi […]
Canada Announces Largest Pay Increase for Armed Forces in a Generation
Canada’s new government is putting billions into rebuilding and strengthening the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). In June, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced more than $9 […]
Only 40% of Canada’s Air Force Fleet Combat-Ready Amid F-35 Contract Uncertainty
Only 40% of Canada’s air force inventory is considered serviceable and combat-ready, according to a newly obtained military readiness document. The report, dated February 18, […]
