Nick Raffey discusses the Canadian Forces’ purchase of bionic knee braces and how wearable technology will impact the battlefield.
Tag: US Army
Liberty or Treason? Obama Commutes Chelsea Manning’s 35-Year Prison Sentence
President Obama has commuted the 35-year sentence of transgender Wikileaks contributor Chelsea Manning. Human rights, national security, and Obama’s legacy are all at play in the decision.
A tidal wave in the Desert
Ongoing conflict in Iraq has left behind a region with devestated infrastructure. One dam along the Tigris, river in particular is of utter importance. Leon Fleddermann examines the importance of the Mosul dam for the region and predicts the disaster that a breach would result in.
The C6 Upgrade: A Big Deal or a Little Electioneering?
After almost 40 years of use, the Canadian Forces is looking to upgrade the C6 general purpose machinegun. But what motivates this update? Paul Pryce discusses.