Canadian Armed Forces – Page 17

On the ground, in the air and on the water, the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces stand watch over the country and defend its interests at home and abroad. The Canadian Armed Forces Program aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the issues facing Canadian soldiers across all branches of the military in order to give Canadians varying perspectives on the men and women who defend their country.

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The Port on Canada’s Solitary Coast

Paul Pryce writes that governments are risking the Port of Churchill falling into disuse, losing a spoke in Canada’s logistics wheel.

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Canada’s Wounded Warriors

Paul Pryce proposes revisiting the Canadian military’s definition of ‘Universality of Service’ to better ease the transition of wounded veterans to civilian life.

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Is It Time for Canada to Have Mandatory Military Service?

Matthew is discussing the implications that mandatory military service could have on Canada.

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ISAF in Kandahar: Canada’s Counterinsurgency Doctrine in Afghanistan

John Pollock provides an in-depth look at Canada’s role in Kandahar with ISAF.

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Cutting Steel and Breaking Ice

US President Barack Obama’s recent visit to Alaska should add urgency to Canada’s icebreaker update, Paul Pryce writes.

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Drones: The Best Defence Canada Doesn’t Have- Part III: The Canadian Case for Drones

In Part III of III, Kelsey Berg addresses drone development in the context of Canada’s current defence priorities.

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At the Ready: The Reserves 2000 in 2015

Check out the NAOC’s recap of our Reserves 2000 event!

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Canadian Arctic Mobility: In for the Long Haul?

Paul Pryce points out the need for Canadian defence planners to step up the Domestic and Arctic Mobility Enhancement project.

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Drones: The Best Defence Canada Doesn’t Have- Part II: The collateral damage from warring with drones

In Part II of III, Kelsey Berg discusses the rapid expansion of military drones, and its drawbacks.

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Drones: The Best Defence Canada Doesn’t Have- Part I: Long Awaited JUSTAS

In Part I of III, Kelsey Berg presents the dilemmas and benefits of the Canadian Armed Force’s future acquisition of drones.