A model F-35 sits in a place of prominence on the corner of Lt.-Gen. Eric Kenny’s desk. The miniature grey aircraft is propped in the air by a plastic stand as if it is flying, and Royal Canadian Air Force markings are visible on its wings. Displaying such a model inside National Defence Headquarters, let…
Personnel Shortage Challenging Air Force’s Plan to Introduce F-35, Other Equipment
Hostile Regimes Such as China’s Pose ‘Greatest Strategic Cyber Threat’ to Canada, MPs Told in Committee
Canada faces two main cybersecurity threats, according to testimony on Feb. 7 at the House of Commons Standing Committee on National Defence. These include the cyber programs of countries that are hostile to Canada, as well as cyber crimes such as ransomware attacks, MPs were told. “The state sponsored cyber programs of Russia, China, Iran, and…
Canada Sends Military Aircraft Into Haiti’s Skies as Gang Violence Escalates
Canada has sent one of its military planes to Haiti to help the country cope with escalating violence. A joint statement today from National Defence Minister Anita Anand and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says Canada has deployed a CP-140 Aurora aircraft to help “disrupt the activities of gangs” in Haiti. Gang violence has become…
Tail Cracks on Military’s New Helicopters Likely Due to Weight of Equipment: DND
OTTAWA—The Department of National Defence is blaming an apparent design flaw for the cracks recently discovered in the tails of most of the military’s new Cyclone helicopters. In a statement Monday, the department said it was believed the weight and pressure of equipment installed on the tail are likely responsible for the cracks, which have…
Eroded American Industrial Base Must Be Restored to Defeat China
Commentary In the event of war with China, the weakness of America’s defense industrial base will ensure that the Chinese would prevail. As things stand, U.S. manufacturers lack the adequate ability to meet basic defense needs for the contemporary age of great-power competition. “Innovations essential to military preparedness—like highly specialized lithium-ion batteries—require an ecosystem of…
Feds to Apologize to Victims of Military Sexual Misconduct on Dec. 13
November 30, 2021
admin
apologizeapologyCanadaCanadianfedsmilitarymilitary sexual assaultmilitary sexual misconductnational defenceSexualsexual misconductvictimvictimsWorld
0 Comment
OTTAWA—A date has been set for the government to deliver its promised apology to victims of military sexual misconduct. The Department of National Defence announced Monday that the apology will be delivered on Dec. 13 and come in the three parts. Defence Minister Anita Anand will apologize on behalf of the government, chief of the…
22 Injured in Blast at CFB Comox, BC, All but One Released From Hospital: Defence
November 19, 2021
admin
B.C.BCCanadaCanadian Forces baseexplosionfireinjuredinjurynational defenceVancouverVancouver IslandWorld
0 Comment
COMOX, B.C.—The Department of National Defence says 22 people were treated for injuries in an explosion Thursday at a Canadian Forces base on Vancouver Island. One person remains in hospital, while all others, including 16 military members and six civilians, were treated and released after the blast at 19 Wing Comox. The department says federal,…
UK Can Launch Satellites From Overseas Territories, Defence Expert Says
The UK can use its overseas territories to get ahead in the space race, according to experts, as it prepares to launch spacecraft from home soil for the first time. Some of the British overseas territories are “positioned in incredibly strategic spots,” Robert Clark, a research fellow at the Henry Jackson Society think tank, told…
National Defence Grappling With New Delay in $60B Warship Project
OTTAWA—The Department of National Defence says the first of 15 new warships being built for the Royal Canadian Navy will be delivered years later than expected as officials working on the $60-billion project grapple with unexpected design and construction challenges. The delay means Canada will need to spend more on its 12 aging Halifax-class frigates…
US News
RSS Error: A feed could not be found at `https://www.theepochtimes.com/c-us/feed`; the status code is `200` and content-type is `text/html; charset=utf-8`