Featured Content CDR Embedded Columns Company Profiles Cover Stories Interviews Regional Reports Reports & Features Supplier Summits Trade Show & Conference Reports All 2025-09-19 Columns, Volume 31 Issue 3 Whistling Past the Graveyard – Strategic Leadership Across Canada's defence establishment—within DND, the CAF, and the wider defence industry—there remains a dangerously persistent illusion: that if we can just hold on a little longer, the turbulence will pass. 2025-09-17 Columns, Volume 31 Issue 3 The CAF’s Supply Chain Challenge: A Starting Off Point As we work to improve the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF’s) readiness and operational support models, we will inevitably face challenges. 2025-09-17 CDR Embedded, Volume 31 Issue 3 Griffons on the Border – CDR Embedded Griffons on the Border: We visited Canada’s Tactical Aviation Detachment (TAD) in Latvia where four CH-146 Griffon helicopters are deployed. 2025-09-17 Columns, Volume 31 Issue 3 The Power of Connection – Women In Defence The Power of Connection: "As we look to the future of Canada’s defence and security landscape, with its increasing complexity, demand for talent, and reliance on innovation, we can’t afford to leave the connection to chance." 2025-09-17 Trade Show & Conference Reports, Volume 31 Issue 3 CANSEC 2025 – A Call to Arms for Canada’s Defence Industry CANSEC 2025: The time has come for Canada to forge its own path in defence! This was the message that rang loud and clear during CANSEC 2025. 2025-08-22 Reports & Features, Volume 31 Issue 3 Modernizing Canada’s Missile Arsenal – TARGET ACQUIRED "The CAF needs to be willing to radically alter its munition procurement orders to be able to conduct operations at the higher end of the conflict spectrum." Read the latest from Richard Nghiem about modernizing Canada's missile arsenal. 2025-08-14 Columns, Volume 31 Issue 3 A Strong Defence Makes for the Best Offence – Defence Business It’s essential that Canada fast track defence infrastructure, thereby creating jobs and providing access to safe and dependable power in the North. 2025-08-14 Columns, Volume 31 Issue 3 Decoding ITSP.10.171 – Cyber Defence Decoding ITSP.10.171 is the definitive set of security controls that must be met to achieve CPCSC Level 2 certification. 2025-08-14 Columns, Volume 31 Issue 3 Mark Norman – CAF – Defence Insider Mark Norman: "The CAF - and the country it serves - can no longer afford the disappointing lack of imagination and commitment that has contributed to the crisis we face today." 2025-08-12 Supplier Summits, Volume 31 Issue 3 AIR FORCE Suppliers Summit For our annual Air Force Suppliers Summit, CDR has invited executives from a select group of key suppliers to weigh in on what capabilities their respective companies have on offer for current and future RCAF requirements. 2025-08-11 Company Profiles, Volume 31 Issue 3 TKMS – Producing Advanced Submarines for NATO TKMS: With a history of nearly 200 years in submarine construction and a portfolio that spans delivery to 27 navies worldwide, TKMS stands as a compelling contender for the CPSP program. 2025-08-11 Company Profiles, Volume 31 Issue 3 Marshall Canada – Powering Ahead on LVM – Industry Spotlight Marshall Canada is responsible for delivering a range of interchangeable light and heavy 10ft and 20ft mission modules. 2025-08-08 Reports & Features Carney Boosts CAF Pay, Benefits by $2 Billion Prime Minister Mark Carney visited CFB Trenton to announce $2 billion in annual pay and benefit increases. The new spending is part of the more than $9 billion that Ottawa is adding to the defence budget to meet Canada’s NATO 2% GDP spending commitment. 2025-08-07 Company Profiles, Volume 31 Issue 3 Serco Canada – Industry Update – CAF Serco Canada is the unsung hero that helps the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) do its duty. 2025-07-30 Reports & Features, Volume 31 Issue 3 nTACS REPORT – Rotor Reset nTACS report: CDR extended invitations to Airbus, Bell, Boeing, Leonardo, and Sikorsky to provide insights into the offerings their respective companies have for nTACS. Page1 Page2 Page3 Page4 Page5 Page6 Page7 Page8 Page9 Page10 Page11 Page12 Page13 Page14 Page15 Page16 Page17 Page18 Page19 Page20 Page21 Page22 Page23 Page24 Page25 Page26 Page27 Page28
