Stressing the importance of logistics to the defence of Canada’s North, Paul Pryce makes the case for establishing an airbase in Resolute Bay
Paul Pryce
Beating Boko Haram
The African Union is deploying a force to counter Boko Haram and growing instability in the Sahel, but Paul Pryce doubts this will be enough.
The Arctic’s Last Line of Defence?
Paul Pryce identifies some lessons from the procurement of the Kingston-class patrol vessels and highlights the role these ships and their crews are playing in securing Canada’s Arctic.
Algeria’s Maritime Push
The Algerian National Navy has been on a buying frenzy in recent years, amassing a significant maritime force. In September 2014, representing the culmination of a longer term procurement project, Italy’s Orizzonte Sistemi Navali (OSN) delivered Algeria’s new flagship, an 8,800-tonne amphibious assault ship called the Kalaat Beni-Abbes. But newer projects than OSN’s are currently Read More…
An ASEAN Maritime Alliance?
Tensions remain high in the South China Sea, where a future conflict would primarily be fought by ‘green-water’ maritime forces. Paul Pryce surveys the region’s corvettes and their capabilities.
Canada’s Future Soldier
Recent advances in defence technology suggest that dreams from the science fiction of our youth might soon be realized. The United States Navy deployed a fully-functioning laser defence system in late 2014, representing a possible shift in how navies will engage in combat in the 21st century. The increasingly prevalent use of drones, whether they Read More…
Neglecting NATO’s Knowledge Dynamic
Even as ‘smart defence’ has become a defining concept of NATO, the Alliance’s know-how and research – a kind of ‘knowledge dynamic’ – is being neglected. Paul Pryce discusses how Canada can fix that.
The Delayed Antidote to Canada’s Arctic Anxiety
Paul Pryce offers an update on Canada’s expected Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships. Over budget and potentially behind schedule, there is some cause for concern.
Canada’s Lack of Vision on NATO Surveillance
Canada recently withdrew from NATO’s surveillance programs citing budgetary concerns. Paul Pryce argues that this was a short-sighted decision.
Gabon’s Growing Navy
A new maritime player is emerging in the Gulf of Guinea: Gabon. Paul Pryce discusses how this small state is making big waves in the fight against piracy.