Julie-Anne interviews CH-147F pilot, Captain Jacqueline Ruis.
Author: Julie-Anne Labonte
Julie-Anne holds a Master of Arts in War Studies from the Royal Military College of Canada. Her research interests include Canadian, American and Japanese foreign and defence policy, naval history and intelligence studies. She currently works at the Senate of Canada and is a member on the Board of Directors of the Royal Commonwealth Society – Ottawa branch. She holds a Bachelor of Social Sciences from the University of Ottawa, with a specialization in International Studies and Modern Languages. She has lived and worked in the United Kingdom and always breaks for teatime in the afternoon.
The RCAF’s Whirlybirds Part 4
In a four part series, Julie-Anne Labonté discusses Canada’s procurement practices and outlines challenges to the acquisition of the RCAF’s helicopters.
The RCAF’s Whirlybirds Part 3
In a four part series, Julie-Anne Labonté discusses Canada’s procurement practices and outlines challenges to the acquisition of the RCAF’s helicopters.
The RCAF’s (other) Whirlybirds (Part 2)
In a four part series, Julie-Anne Labonté discusses Canada’s procurement practices and outlines challenges to the acquisition of the RCAF’s helicopters.
The RACF’s (other) Whirlybirds (Part 1)
In a four part series, Julie-Anne Labonté discusses Canada’s procurement practices and outlines challenges to the acquisition of the RCAF’s helicopters.
Canada’s Defence Budget 2016
Julie-Anne discusses Canada’s 2016 defence budget and the case of the missing $3.7 billion.
The VTOL X-Plane: Merging Speed with Agility
Julie-Anne Labonté discusses Aurora winning DARPA’s VTOL X-plane contract and the future of high-speed rotary aircraft.
Canadian Chinooks and Griffons Fly to the Golden State for Exercise STRIKING GANDER
Julie-Anne Labonté discusses the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Exercise STRIKING GANDER in California and joint training missions with CH-147 Chinooks.
The New Ad Hoc Cabinet Committee on Defence Procurement
Julie-Anne Labonté discusses the government’s creation of an ad hoc cabinet committee on defence procurement to tackle problems in Canadian defence acquisition.
Afghan Air Force Receives New Wings
Julie-Anne Labonté discusses the bolstering of the Afghan Air Force and the training of Afghan pilots in the United States.