JSS1 HMCS Protecteur – CDR Visits Seaspan to Tour the First Joint Support Ship
CDR visits Seaspan Shipyards to get an update on the first Joint Support Ship that is being built for the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) — the future HMCS Protecteur.
Reports & Features
HELICOPTER REPORT – RCAF’s ROTARY Fleet
The RCAF currently operates four fleets of helicopters: CH-146 Griffon, CH-147F Chinook, CH-148 Cyclone and the CH-149 Cormorant.
TRAINING – Supporting Canada’s LIVE-FIRE TARGET Industry
The CAF uses ammunition produced in Canada to ensure they have the ammo they need to maintain readiness. It is not a ‘just in time’ extravagance, but a ‘just in case’ operational imperative. Shouldn’t the targets they need to train their gunners be made in Canada as well?
CAE Expands into Air Traffic Controller Training, Defence Connection Coming?
In a historic move beyond its traditional pilot training base, CAE is now offering training for air traffic controllers (ATCs) and flight service specialists (FSS). This ATC/FSS training is being provided at CAE’s new Air Traffic Services Training Centre (ATSTC).
SPACE & COMMUNICATIONS Report – Space Rocks!
The federal government’s plans to spend $38.6 billion over 20 years to help modernize NORAD and $5.5 billion over 20 years to acquire a comprehensive worldwide satellite communication capability, are helping drive Canada’s space & communications industry.
Canada Can Hit 2% NATO Commitment by Next Year, If It Really Wants To
These were just some of the takeaways from the ‘What Defence Procurement System for 2% of GDP by 2032?’ conference on November 25, 2024.
UNCREWED SYSTEMS – Drone Wars
From air, land and maritime, civil and military applications, discover how technological innovations in the uncrewed systems market are shaping the future of defence operations.
UNCREWED SYSTEMS REPORT
Canadian companies are leading the way in innovation, manufacturing, and execution. Here is our annual report on the companies and procurements driving Canada’s uncrewed systems market.
The Countdown to CMMC 2.0
The CMMC is a unified cybersecurity standard developed by the U.S. DoD to enhance the protection of sensitive information within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).
TRAINING & SIMULATION REPORT
We examine the T&S priorities for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF); and speak with some of the companies delivering T&S support to the CAF. Here is our report.
CANADA’S NAVY – Navy Modernization
We’ve asked writer, Richard Nghiem, to look at some ‘out-of-the-box’ ideas on how the RCN can return to a true ‘blue-water’ navy as quickly as possible. Here is our report.
CANADA’S AIR FORCE – Modernization
The largest recapitalization of the RCAF is currently underway, including the procurement of 88 new, F-35A fighter jets,16 P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol jets, and MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones.
CYBER SECURITY REPORT
To strengthen Canada’s military cyber defences, the recently-released Defence Policy Update ‘Our North, Strong and Free’ will see DND/CAF establish a CAF Cyber Command to help maximize Canada’s effectiveness in the cyber domain.
COVER STORY – 2024 CF-18 Demo Team
Celebrating the centennial and representing the RCAF is the CF-18 Demonstration Team which aims to highlight the distinct heritage of the Air Force; recognizing the people; and looking forward to the future.
Replacing the KINGSTON-Class – Shipbuild
CDR asked to speak with Team Vigilance to get an update on their offering to the Canadian government and learn more about the Vigilance-class vessel.