Samer Khurshid examines the story of the Canadian CF-105 Avro Arrow and how a re-imagined Arrow would be Canada’s best bet in the Stealth Age.
Tag: RCAF
Canadian Attack Helicopters: A Much Needed Capability
Samer Khurshid examines the much needed attack helicopter capability for the Canadian Armed Forces, while assessing the market prices for top of the line attack helicopters developed by fellow NATO members.
New Plan to Replace the CF-18 Remains Politicized, But Could It Work?
Grab 18 surplus Hornets from Australia by 2019 and launch a new replacement competition to conclude in 2022 with deliveries in 2025. Will this end the tired debate?
The Canadian Super Hornet: An Obituary
The Liberal government fumbled their attempt to fulfill their election promises to promptly and appropriately outfit the RCAF with badly-needed fighter planes. Now, they must scramble to save face.
Special Report on Defence Policy Pt 3/5: Examining the RCAF
Does Canada’s recent Defence Policy really provide a transparent and fully funded plan for the RCAF?
Canada and Iceland: NATO Allies with a Long History Together
As Canada and Iceland partook in NATO military exercises together, their military relationship goes back almost 80 years.
Five Reasons Why Canada is an Important NATO Member
Despite Canada’s small military and limited defense budget, Alexis Amini argues that the Canadian Forces are a model for European NATO members with comparable capabilities and resources.
The Monocle Daily’s Interview with Alexis Amini on Canada’s Fighter Jet Procurement
On Wednesday, March 8th, Canadian Armed Forces program editor Alexis Amini was interviewed by the Monocle Daily on the topic of Canada’s fighter jet procurement.
9 little-known facts about Canada’s involvement in WW2
Alexis Amini explores little-known aspects of Canada’s participation in WW2
A deeper look at the necessity of a mixed RCAF fighter fleet: part II
After arguing in part I the imperative for the RCAF to develop a mixed fleet composed of stealth and non-stealth platforms, Alexis Amini identifies in part II the most cost-effective manned/unmanned force structure Canada can acquire.