“Air-to-air refueling is incredibly complex and delicate. Paul Pryce explains how this could become even more so as Canada seeks to replace its fighter aircraft.”
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Deploying DART
In this infographic, Kelsie Chasse depicts the process of deploying Canada’s Disaster Assistance Response Team and shows key points of their role in international relief.
Canada’s Role in the Mosul Offensive
Kelsie Chasse discusses the role of the Canadian Armed Forces in the Mosul Offensive, specifically Canada’s involvement in training and advising the Kurdish Peshmerga, as part of Operation Impact.
Canada’s New Sidearm: A Higher Calibre?
The Browning Hi-Power has been the Canadian military’s sidearm for more than 70 years. Paul Pryce discusses possible replacements.
Solid Foundations for Quake Response in Canada
Seismologists warn that Canada’s West Coast is overdue for a devastating earthquake and tsunami. Paul Pryce discusses the country’s level of preparedness.
Threats to Canada’s Security: Assured Access to the Global Commons (Part II/III)
As seen in recent years, modern war zones are rife with hybrid threats and belligerent groups that adhere less to international norms and bodies than their ideological motivations. Matthew Sherlock-Hubbard and Marko Babic discuss why Canada must engage with partners across the world to work together in confronting security challenges to Canada, its Allies, and other nations and peoples in need.
After A Decade, Canada Has Drones
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), also known as drones, are an important tool for armed forces. After years of setback, Canada’s Armed Forces have finally purchased drone technology. Elise Wagner discusses how Canada got to this important milestone of modern warfare.
Canada’s NATO: Interview with Jayson Derow
Canada’s NATO Podcast Contributor and Outreach Coordinator, Magdalena Surma interviews Jayson Derow about his experience interning at the NATO Association of Canada.
Threats to Canada’s Security: Assured Access to the Global Commons (Part I/III)
With the Defence Policy Review public consultations recently concluded, Matthew Sherlock-Hubbard and Marko Babic discuss how Department of National Defence (DND) military and civilian planners are now better prepared to inform the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) on how to better meet future challenges to Canada’s national security.
Peacekeeping Promises Little Peace: The Realities of 21st Century Conflicts
Canada was once viewed as a leader of UN peacekeeping missions. However, this role has shifted with the changing nature of global conflicts. Jayson Derow discusses why it would be more effective for the Liberal government to devote military resources to the battle in Iraq and Syria, instead of fragmenting the Canadian Armed Forces to various ineffective missions in Africa to fight the same enemy.